Pepperoni Pizza with Peppers

Pepperoni Pizza with Peppers

Courtesy of National Pork Board 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time • 5 Min. Marinate Time • Green Salad Sherbet Cookies
Ingredients
2 oz. thinly sliced pepperoni
1 (10 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust
1 medium onion
1/2 each red and green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 c. pizza sauce
1 c. shredded pizza cheese
1 tsp. oil
cornmeal

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Grease a pizza pan, sprinkle lightly with cornmeal (optional) and press crust into pan. Bake 6-8 min. until lightly browned.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet and sauté onion and pepper until soft.

3. Spread sauce over pizza crust; top with vegetables, pepperoni and cheese, spreading evenly.

4. Bake for 10-12 min. more or until edge of crust is golden brown and cheese is lightly browned.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 410; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 25mg; Total Carbs: 38g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 22g; Sodium: 830mg;

Wine Pairings:

Sangiovese, Valpolicella, Bardolino