Asparagus and Red Pepper Pizza (White or Red)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F.

   Step 2

   Steam the asparagus and bell pepper with a small amount of water in a covered saucepan, until tender crisp, and drain.

   Step 3

   Place the crust on a pan, spread the sauce or ricotta cheese evenly over it. Sprinkle with the cheese, followed by the asparagus-bell pepper mixture.

   Step 4

   Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 6 or 8 wedges to serve.

2. Menu

   Step 5

   Asparagus and Red Pepper Pizza (this page)

   Step 6

   Dilled Barley and Green Bean Salad (page 47)

3. nutrition information

   Step 7

   (with marinara)

   Step 8

   Calories: 250

   Step 9

   Total Fat: 6g

   Step 10

   Protein: 15g

   Step 11

   Carbohydrate: 32g

   Step 12

   Cholesterol: 19mg

   Step 13

   Sodium: 553mg

4. Step 14

   (with ricotta)

   Step 15

   Calories: 320

   Step 16

   Total Fat: 10g

   Step 17

   Protein: 22g

   Step 18

   Carbohydrate: 32g

   Step 19

   Cholesterol: 40mg

   Step 20

   Sodium: 441mg