Vegetable Rice Pizza

Description

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked brown or white rice
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced zucchini
• ¼ cup sliced ripe olives
• ¼ cup diced red pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Combine rice, egg, and cheddar cheese.
2. Press into greased 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 400 °F for 5 minutes.
3. Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper; spread over rice crust.
4. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5. Layer ½ cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, zucchini, and red pepper.
6. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and with parsley.
7. Bake at 400 °F for 8 to 10 minutes.