Very Gouda Vegetarian Pizza
Serves:
Time Required: 30 (30 min. total)

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)

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