Ingredients

1 pizza dough
cooking spray
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 large yellow bell pepper
1 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic ( about 3 cloves )
4 cups chopped escarole
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese
6 chopped pitted kalamata olives
3 tablespoons about 1 ounce grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
This Pizza with Escarole, Roasted Peppers, and Olives is a delicious take on classic pizza. The savory roasted peppers and kalamata olives add a unique flavor to the dish that sets it apart from other pizzas. The addition of escarole provides a healthy twist to this dish, making it a great way to incorporate greens into your diet. The use of cornmeal on the crust provides a slight crunch that is pleasing to the palate. This pizza is a great meal option for anyone looking for a healthy and tasty meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit
2.Roll out pizza dough onto lightly greased baking sheet or pizza stone
3.Sprinkle cornmeal onto crust
4.Roast yellow pepper until skin is blackened, then remove skin and seeds
5.Mince peppers and mix with onions, garlic, salt, and black pepper
6.Cook mixture in a sauté pan on medium heat for 5-7 minutes
7.Add escarole to mixture and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes
8.Brush dough lightly with sherry wine vinegar
9.Sprinkle Fontina cheese over pizza
10.Add vegetable mixture on top of the cheese
11.Sprinkle kalamata olives and parmesan cheese on top
12.Bake pizza in oven for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown
13.Remove pizza from oven, top with oregano, and let cool for a few minutes before serving

PROS

This pizza is a great way to incorporate leafy greens into your diet
The combination of roasted peppers and olives give this pizza a unique flavor

CONS

The Fontina cheese and parmesan cheese add extra calories and fat to the dish

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Escarole is high in fiber and a great source of vitamins A and K
Olives contain healthy fats that can reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol levels

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