cornmeal/polenta crust pizza

Name: Cornmeal/Polenta Crust Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) water; 3/4 cup(s) yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon(s) salt (optional); 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 cup(s) tomato paste, italian (mixed with); 2 tablespoon(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) red bell pepper (sliced) about 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper; 1/2 cup(s) green bell pepper(sliced)about 1/2 of a medium green bell pepper; 1/4 cup(s) red onion(sliced)about 1/2 small red onion; 1/8 cup(s) mushrooms, fresh(sliced) about 8; 3-4 - links of vegan sausages(sliced); 2 tablespoon(s) black olives(sliced); 3 clove(s) galic(sliced very finely)

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marty olguin

Los Angeles, CA

Updated on Jan 31, 2012

A yummy alternative to pizza that follows the Weight Watchers Core program.

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This changed my mind about veggies in general :)
It is sooo good,you won't miss the meats in your pizza,Bon Apetite !!!!

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method ---

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups water
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 teaspoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 cup tomato paste, italian (mixed with)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup red bell pepper (sliced) about 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper
1/2 cup green bell pepper(sliced)about 1/2 of a medium green bell pepper
1/4 cup red onion(sliced)about 1/2 small red onion
1/8 cup mushrooms, fresh(sliced) about 8
3-4 - links of vegan sausages(sliced)
2 tablespoons black olives(sliced)
3 cloves galic(sliced very finely)

How To Make cornmeal/polenta crust pizza

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425

Step 2

spray two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with nonfat cooking spray
Step 3

Line the bottoms of each pan with circles of parchment paper
Step 4

To make polenta, put the water, cornmeal, salt, and seasonings into a large microwavable casserole dish or 1-quart measure.
Step 5

Cook at full power for 4 minutes
Step 6

Stir well and cook again at high power for 2 more minutes
Step 7

Stir again and cook at high power for another 2 minutes.
Step 8

Remove from the microwave, stir in the olive oil, and beat with a spoon until completely smooth
Step 9

Spread the polenta evenly in the bottom of the two pans
Step 10

Place the pans in the oven and bake for 12 minutes
Step 11

While the crust is cooking, prepare your toppings
Step 12

Sauté the vegetables lightly in a non-stick pan until onion begins to soften
Step 13

After 12 minutes, take the crusts out of the oven and invert them onto a large baking sheet, side by side.
Step 14

They should fall right out of the pan with the parchment paper stuck to them. Peel away the parchment.
Step 15

Spread each crust with pizza sauce (don't use too much or they will be soggy) and top with veggies and vegan sausage
Step 16

Sprinkle with chopped garlic.
Step 17

Return to the oven for about 10 minutes, until toppings look done.
Step 18

Lift off the baking sheet carefully using a large spatula and your hand--they are not sturdy like regular pizza, so be careful not to let your toppings slide off.
Step 19

Cut into fourths and serve..Enjoy
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