{SERVES 8}
INGREDIENTS :
1½teaspoons dried oregano
One 16 ounce. package refrigerated whole
grain pizza dough, or whole grain pizza
dough prepared from a mix Cornmeal
1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
1 ripe medium avocado, sliced
2 cups mixed fresh arugula and baby
spinach
1½cups fresh cherry tomatoes ,yellow,
halved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll out the pizza dough to fit a 14 inch pizza pan
or pizza stone. Sprinkle the pan or stone with cornmeal and fit dough on top.
Spread the marinara sauce onto the dough and sprinkle the oregano and
plant-based cheese over it. Place the pan or stone in the oven and bake for
35 minutes, until the crust is golden and firm to the touch.
At the last minute before serving, remove the crust from the oven and top
with the arugula and baby spinach, tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, and
pistachios. The greens will wilt quickly.
Drizzle with the vinegar and olive oil. Serve immediately.