Asparagus And Red Pepper Pizza Recipe

• 1 c. minced fresh asparagus (into 1-inch lengths)
• 1 med red bell pepper cut into short narrow strips
• 12 x prepared pizza crust up to 14-inch
• 1 c. marinara or possibly pizza sauce
• 1 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella Dry oregano to taste

1. MEAL PLAN: Serve with a mixed green salad, combining a mild lettuce with any fresh spring leafy green, such as arugula, watercress or possibly a tender Asian green, plus any other salad vegetables left from the week's meals.
2. You can also add in a c. of chickpeas to the salad to make it more substantial.
3. Preheat oven to 425 F or possibly according to directions on pizza crust package.
4. Steam asparagus and bell pepper with a small amount of water in a saucepan, covered, till crisp-tender.
5. Drain vegetables well.
6. Place crust on baking sheet and spread sauce proportionately over it.
7. Sprinkle with cheese, then asparagus mix.
8. Top with a sprinkling of dry oregano.
9. Bake till the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 min.
10. Remove from oven, let stand 2 to 3 min, then cut into 4 large or possibly 8 small wedges to serve.

fresh asparagus, red bell pepper, crust, pizza sauce, mozzarella

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/asparagus-and-red-pepper-pizza-70741 (may not work)