Veggie Portabella Pizza

Sharon123's Note:

If you love pizza, but are trying to cut down on the calories and fat, try this!Enjoy, and feel guilt free!

• Total Time: 23 mins
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 large portabella mushrooms , stems removed
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies , drained
• 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ medium yellow onion , slivered
• ½ cup light cheddar cheese , shredded
• ½ cup feta cheese , crumbled (or blue cheese)
• ½ green bell pepper , sliced
• ½ yellow bell pepper , sliced
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400*F.
2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Place the mushrooms upside down on the sheet, bake for 5 minutes, then set aside.
4. Combine the tomato paste, tomatoes, anchovy paste, if using, and garlic in a small bowl.
5. Mix well.
6. Spoon 1/4 cup of the sauce mix into the center of each mushroom.
7. You'll have some leftover for a later batch.
8. Layer the onion on top of the mushrooms, then sprinkle on the cheeses.
9. Arrange the pepper slices on top.
10. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
11. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and melted.
12. Enjoy!

Reviews

[N3mesis85]

no anchovy paste on hand, and i used salsa instead of canned tomatoes and a mexican shredded cheese blend instead of just cheddar. yummy! super easy and quick (:

[mickeydownunder]

FANTASTIC as can be! This is a GREAT recipe! Have a ewe beaute photo to share when I can, TRUE! As having PC probs at the moment too! DEFINATELY use anchovy paste, will not be overpowering, I can assure you! GREAT for entertaining, or a unique side dish too! Thank you for a healthy, nutritious recipe, Added onion into the sauce via a grater, Am eating one now, so see you later :) THANKS!

[Cilantro in Canada]

These were exceptional. The feta adds a tremendous amount of flavour to these. I think you could top these with anything you had on hand. In place of the tomato base topping, I used a drained can of Aylmer Accent tomatoes that I drained and pureed. It worked great. Thanks for a great recipe.