Mushroom and Smoked Mozzarella Pizza (White or Red)
- 1 1/2 cups brown mushrooms (fresh shiitake, cremini, baby bella, or other)
- One 12- to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups good-quality marinara or pizza sauce or part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup grated smoked mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced, optional
- Clean the mushrooms and remove any tough stems (especially on shiitakes).
- Slice and steam in a small skillet, covered, until done to your liking.
- Drain off the liquid and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Place the crust on a pan, spread the sauce or ricotta cheese evenly over it, and sprinkle with the mushrooms, mozzarella, and scallions.
- Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 6 or 8 wedges to serve.
- (with marinara)
- Calories: 269
- Total Fat: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Carbohydrate: 37g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Sodium: 594mg
- (with ricotta)
- Calories: 331
- Total Fat: 11g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrate: 36g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
- Sodium: 432mg
brown mushrooms, crust, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, scallions
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mushroom-and-smoked-mozzarella-pizza-white-or-red-372848 (may not work)