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VEGETARIAN - RICE CRUST PIZZA

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The rice crust is gluten free and healthy. I found a recipe about 20 years ago similar to my recipe, however, I have modified it in order to have it workable and with a nice taste. If desired, you can change the filling to a good old fashioned Italian Style filling.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups long grain white rice or 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/16 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/16 teaspoon red hot sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, , divided
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium fresh tomatoes, , sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

RICE CRUST-----------------.
Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
In a medium size saucepan, add rice and water or broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Fluff rice with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, beaten egg, mozzarella cheese and Tabasco sauce and mix well.
Press mixture evenly into a lightly greased 12 inch pizza pan, covering bottom and sides.
Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 4 minutes or until set.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before adding filling.
VEGETARIAN FILLING------------.
In a mixing bowl, stir together tomato sauce, garlic, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, Italian herb seasoning and black pepper.
Spread sauce mixture over the bottom of the rice crust.
Sprinkle over with 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese.
Arrange sliced mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, sliced tomatoes, and sliced red onion in layers.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 15 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
You can also use chopped fresh broccoli as another vegetable.

VEGETARIAN PIZZA

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Perfect for two and gluten-free dieters, too, this from-scratch pizza created by our Test Kitchen has a tasty crust that holds up well when you add sauce, cheese and various veggies. Plus, it's easy to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup white rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Cornmeal
3 tablespoons pizza sauce
2 tablespoons each chopped onion, green pepper and fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the flours, xanthan gum, oil, vinegar, sugar and seasonings. Mix until a ball forms (dough will be soft)., Sprinkle cornmeal over a 7-1/2-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. Press dough onto prepared pan, building up edges slightly. Do not let rise. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. , Spread pizza sauce over crust. Top with onion, green pepper, mushrooms and cheese. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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