Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach Pizza

by Tarla Dalal

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An innovative and healthy snack that is well worth the extra trouble! use whole wheat pizza bases and a range of exciting but low calorie toppings to create this colourful pizza. Remember not to indulge in it too often, however tempting it may look and taste! make it a occasional treat.

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Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach Pizza recipe - How to make Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach Pizza

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Preparation Time: 25 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes Baking temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time: 721 hours 12 minutes 8Makes 8 slices
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Ingredients

2 whole wheat pizza base
4 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese

For The Pizza Sauce
2 tsp olive oil
2 bayleaves
6 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/4 cup blanched and finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
salt to taste
1/4 tsp sugar

For The Topping
6 tomatoes slices
2 tbsp chopped capsicum
2 tbsp blanched and chopped spinach
3 tbsp blanched and sliced mushrooms (khumbh)
6 sun-dried tomatoes , soaked and drained
1 tbsp chopped black olives
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

Method

For the pizza sauce

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the bayleaves and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the oregano and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another minute.
Add the tomatoes, tomato pulp, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
Remove from the flame and discard the bayleaves and peppercorns.
Divide the sauce into 2 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

Place a pizza base on a flat, dry surface and spread 1 portion of the pizza sauce over it.
Arrange 3 tomato slices, sprinkle 1 tbsp of capsicum, 1 tbsp of spinach, 1½ tbsp mushrooms, 3 sun-dried tomatoes, ½ tbsp black olives and ½ tsp of garlic evenly over it.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 1 more pizza and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 to 20 minutes or till the pizza base is crisp.
Cut into 4 equal wedges and serve immediately.