Cornmeal/Polenta Crust Pizza

Name: Cornmeal/Polenta Crust Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 c water; 3/4 c yellow cornmeal; 1 tsp salt (optional); 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp basil, dried; 1/2 tsp oregano, dried; 1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 c tomato paste, italian (mixed with); 2 Tbsp water; 1/2 c red bell pepper (sliced) about 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper; 1/2 c green bell pepper(sliced)about 1/2 of a medium green bell pepper; 1/4 c red onion(sliced)about 1/2 small red onion; 1/8 c mushrooms, fresh(sliced) about 8; 3-4 links of vegan sausages(sliced); 2 Tbsp black olives(sliced); 3 clove galic(sliced very finely)

By marty olguin
@martycancook

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

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

4 servings

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

3 c

water
3/4 c

yellow cornmeal
1 tsp

salt (optional)
1/2 tsp

fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tsp

basil, dried
1/2 tsp

oregano, dried
1 tsp

olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 c

tomato paste, italian (mixed with)
2 Tbsp

water
1/2 c

red bell pepper (sliced) about 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper
1/2 c

green bell pepper(sliced)about 1/2 of a medium green bell pepper
1/4 c

red onion(sliced)about 1/2 small red onion
1/8 c

mushrooms, fresh(sliced) about 8
3-4

links of vegan sausages(sliced)
2 Tbsp

black olives(sliced)
3 clove

galic(sliced very finely)
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How to Make Cornmeal/Polenta Crust Pizza

Step-by-Step

Preheat the oven to 425
spray two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with nonfat cooking spray
Line the bottoms of each pan with circles of parchment paper
To make polenta, put the water, cornmeal, salt, and seasonings into a large microwavable casserole dish or 1-quart measure.
Cook at full power for 4 minutes
Stir well and cook again at high power for 2 more minutes
Stir again and cook at high power for another 2 minutes.
Remove from the microwave, stir in the olive oil, and beat with a spoon until completely smooth
Spread the polenta evenly in the bottom of the two pans
Place the pans in the oven and bake for 12 minutes
While the crust is cooking, prepare your toppings
Sauté the vegetables lightly in a non-stick pan until onion begins to soften
After 12 minutes, take the crusts out of the oven and invert them onto a large baking sheet, side by side.
They should fall right out of the pan with the parchment paper stuck to them. Peel away the parchment.
Spread each crust with pizza sauce (don't use too much or they will be soggy) and top with veggies and vegan sausage
Sprinkle with chopped garlic.
Return to the oven for about 10 minutes, until toppings look done.
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.
Cut into fourths and serve..Enjoy