A Picky Eater's Diet

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Recipe #2 Caramelized Onion and Sausage Pizza

Original Recipe
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 pound sweet italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) prebaked whole-wheat pizza crust, such as Boboli
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced black olives

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Heat the oil in a med nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add the onions, sugar, oregano, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden, 8-9 minutes.
3. Place the sausage in a small nonstick skillet and add 1/2 inch water. Place over med-high heat; cook, turning the sausage occasionally, until the water evaporates. Continue cooking until the sausage is browed, about 3 min longer; transfer to a cutting board and cut the sausage into thin slices.
4. Place the pizza crust on the baking sheet. Spread with the ricotta cheese, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edge. Top with the onion mixture, mozzarella cheese, sausage, and Parmesan cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 10-12 min. Sprinkle with the olives and cut into 6 wedges.

Picky Eater's Recipe
I looked in a couple of stores for a whole-wheat crust and couldn't find one, so I went with the regular Boboli crust. I lined my baking sheet with foil instead of cooking spray for easy clean up. I hate olives, so of course those were a no-go! Everything else stayed as is.

The Verdict
Me: I will never make this again! Too bland!
Husband: This tastes pretty good, but too many onions!

**Recipe from WeightWatchers "From Pantry to Plate"