This recipe is simple and delicious. Roasting vegetables always brings out their best, and gouda cheese is the perfect complimentary flavor to make a tasty vegetarian meal of personal pizzas.
Ingredients:
6 flat bread -- whole wheat rounds
8 oz(s) gouda cheese -- shredded; 1 c. =4 oz.
3 garlic clove(s) -- crushed
1 1/2 red bell pepper -- cut 1/2" by 1 1/2" strips
1 1/2 zucchini(s) -- 1/2" thick slices cut diagonally
1 red onion -- 1/2" thick slices
4 portobello mushroom cap(s)
Directions
Prep Work: Cut red bell peppers, onion and zucchini; store together. Shred cheese.
1. Turn on oven broiler to high. Scoop brown gills from bottom side of mushrooms with the edge of a spoon.
2. Toss garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, onion and mushroom caps together on rimmed baking sheet with enough olive oil to lightly coat all sides; then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Broil approx. 6” from heat until onions are tender and golden stirring 1-2 times, anywhere from 5-20 minutes (depending on oven). Edges of vegetables should be slightly blackened. Chop mushrooms caps into 1/2” by 1” slices.
4. Place flat bread on another baking sheet, cover with shredded cheese, and top with roasted vegetables. Place pizzas in oven for a few minutes until cheese melts and then remove.
5. Slice on a cutting board and serve with green salad. Fresh parmesan cheese, basil and red pepper flakes for optional, additional toppings.
(Inspired by Cooking Light “Grilled Vegetable and Fontina Pizza” Aug. 2012)