Okay, maybe my pizza isn’t better than yours, but it’s definitely better than anything the local pizza joint serves up.
Easy Mushroom Pizza
I could order pizza out, or pick one up at Papa Murphy’s and bake it at home, but I prefer to make my own. That way I control the ingredients, sodium, fat and calories.
I’m such a control freak!
Easy Mushroom Pizza with Trader Joe’s Whole Wheat Crust
I admit I took advantage of a little store-bought convenience and picked up whole wheat pizza dough from Trader Joe’s. I’m not a big fan of pre-cooked pizza crusts. They usually exit the oven hard and chewy.
Besides, at $1.99 each, I can buy a few packages and pop them in the freezer. All I have to do is thaw them in the frig while I’m at work, then let them rest on the counter while I chop vegetables.
Mushroom Pizza
My pizza was ready in less than 40 minutes, and if you ask me, it looks just as cheesy delicious as any restaurant version.
Even better, instead of wasting time waiting for the restaurant to produce my pizza, I was folding a load of laundry and emptying the dishwasher.
Can’t beat that!
Ingredients
- 1 large whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup shallot, finely chopped
- â…“ cup sun dried tomato, julienned
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add shallots and cook for 5 minutes until tender. Then add tomatoes, vegetable broth, mushrooms, oregano, kale, garlic, lemon zest and white wine. Add a pinch of dried red pepper. Cook for 5 - 8 minutes until liquid is almost gone and vegetables are tender.
- Roll out pizza dough and place on a pizza pan. Spread out 2/3 of the vegetables and spread with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Top with the rest of the vegetables and cheese.
- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until dough is cooked through and cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
Here’s wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, new year! Happy cooking!
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 294, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 7
Total Fat: 7.53g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 563mg
Total Carbs: 40.46g
Dietary Fiber: 5.76g
Sugars: 2.87g
Protein: 12.83g
 Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to me that I provide you with accurate information.
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Homemade pizza is one of my favourite “easy” dishes. I buy the dough from an itilian bakery nearby and freeze it for when I need it. I’ll be trying your mushroom version next pizza night!
Lynn @ I’ll Have What She’s Having recently posted…Chocolate Hazelnut Snowballs
That’s a good idea. The next time I can’t get to Trader Joe’s I’ll try the pizza joint down the street.
Mmmm… this sounds so good- I love mushrooms and all the different other things added in. This is definitely better than a takeout pizza! The whole wheat crust is also something I really love with my pizza. Happy New Year!
Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World recently posted…Potato Ham and Kale Soup
Trader Joe’s whole wheat crust comes out very tender too. That doesn’t always happen with whole wheat. Sometimes it comes out chewy. Have a terrific new year!
That looks wonderful–a perfect weeknight dinner!
Cucina49 recently posted…Cuckoo for (Good) Crackers
I use Trader Joe’s pizza dough all the time
This looks so good and I am starving, between this and your lasagna…I really need something with loads of veggies and lots of melted cheese 
Wishing you a fantastic 2012!
Magic of Spice recently posted…What’s for Lunch? Winter Citrus Salad with Currants and Goat Cheese
You can’t beat cheese and pasta or bread to get folks to eat their veggies. Have a wonderful, healthy new year too!
Mmmm looks amazing! Mushroom pizza is one of my favorites, especially on a thinner crust. Wonderful recipe!
Kiri W. recently posted…Chinese Loquat – A Sichuan Delicacy
I’m a thin crust person. I don’t like more crust than toppings.
I love that TJ’s pizza dough…and even better topped with all those gorgeous mushrooms and cheese!!! This is my ideal pizza…ww crust and shrooms. I get vetoed ALL the time…so I’m just going to make one for ME
Liz recently posted…Cauliflower-Bacon Gratin~
At 1.99 you can certainly afford to make your own. I admit, my husband would have loved some sausage on his, but the mushrooms really helped give him that meaty appeal.
This looks terrific! I LOVE whole wheat crust. We don’t have a Trader Joes and my local stores don’t have whole wheat so I make my own. The idea of freezing the dough is brilliant! LOVE this pizza!
Ann recently posted…Steak and Onion Panini
I used to make my own pizza dough in my bread machine. It works well too.
Homemade pizza is always better than anything that you can buy. Your pizza looks amazing!
Happy New Year!!
Words Of Deliciousness recently posted…Turkey Noodle Soup (with homemade egg noodles)
Now that’s what I call a hearty pizza!! Have a wonderful, happy and blessed New Year!! All the very best to you in 2012!!! ~ Ramona
Ramona recently posted…New Year’s 2012 Good Luck Dishes – Southern Favorites
Same to you Ramona! Thank you for being my foodie friend.
That looks so good. Is 8:12am too early for pizza?
Sandra recently posted…Merry Christmas and a Time for Healing
Not in my house!
That mushroom pizza looks really good! A great start to the new year. Wishing you and your family a very Happy 2012! Looking forward to more of your healthy recipes.
Biren @ Roti n Rice recently posted…Happy New Year and 2nd Blog Anniversary
This does look as good as any pizza joints! It wouldn’t be hard to top pizza places where I live. There’s no good pizza here! I could use a tasty recipe like this
Pizza looks delicious,
Kristi Happy New Year, best wishes!
Irena recently posted…HAPPY NEW YEAR! Creamy Chestnut Cake
Oh I definitely need to save this! I love mushroom pizza and have been dying to make a homemade pizza!
Elyse @The Cultural Dish recently posted…A Look Back
Well your pizza looks better than mine. My NY resolutions include to make tamales, use more angel hair pasta and make pizza at home. I’ve not had good luck with pizza and need to learn what I’m doing wrong! Happy New Year Kristi! ::::: clink
Lea Ann recently posted…Jalapeno-Bacon Cheese Ball
Hi Lea Ann – It’s the crust that does me in. If I don’t have a nice tender pizza crust, the pizza isn’t edible. Have a wonderful new year!
Oh – I love all the mushrooms that you piled on that pizza! YUM – I also like that you added kale! It looks delish!
I’ve gone kale crazy these days. It so delicious! Have a good weekend.
This looks so good and since I have come back to it 3 times since you posted it, I guess I’m going to have to put it on the menu for next week.
I love the fact that it is meatless, just don’t tell Charlie. I really don’t think he will know.
Pizza and a salad = a healthy meal…who knew?
I hope 2012 is one of your best years yet!
Karen
So true that folks don’t think you can make a healthy pizza, but I sure do. A whole grain crust and veggie toppings makes it healthy if you ask me. Let me know what you top yours with. I’m sure you’ll make some delicious adjustments!
That looks heavenly! I love mushrooms yet I hardly ever use them. That needs to change this year! :-p So cheesy and delicious. And yes, store-bought pizza dough isn’t as good as homemade but hey, when you’re in need of something quick, it definitely does the job just fine.
Stephanie @ okie dokie artichokie recently posted…Pan-seared turkey burgers with pepper jack, red onion-jalapeno relish and avocado
I love the abundance of mushrooms in this, they’re such a delicious vegetable.
How are the Trader Joe’s Whole Wheat Crusts? I’ve tried Whole Foods’ and I’m not that big of a fan.
Food Jaunts recently posted…Chinese Pork and Vegetable Soup
I thought Trader Joe’s was the best I’ve tried. Very tender and not the least chewey!
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