Niçoise Pizza

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Niçoise Pizza
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
4
ounces goat cheese

1/2
cup ricotta cheese

1/2
cup minced fresh basil

1
teaspoon black pepper

1
purchased 12-inch bread or pizza crust (16 ounces)

2
tablespoons olive oil, divided

1
large red onion, cut in half and sliced

1/4
pound fresh young green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces

1
yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips

3
tablespoons sliced ripe olives

1/2
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese



Preparation:
1.
Combine goat cheese, ricotta cheese, basil and black pepper until blended. Spread on bread crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Set aside.

2.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is very tender and brown. Arrange on top of cheese mixture.

3.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add beans; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Arrange on top of onion.

4.
Top with olives; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bread crust is heated through. Garnish, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 1144 mg
Protein 31 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 60 g
Cholesterol 62 mg
Saturated Fat 13 g
Total Fat 33 g
Calories from Fat 45 %
Calories 647
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 6
Meat 1
Vegetable 1
Starch 4


This recipe appears in: French