{"id":2961,"date":"2011-09-06T23:07:21","date_gmt":"2011-09-06T23:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/?p=2961"},"modified":"2011-09-08T01:40:44","modified_gmt":"2011-09-08T01:40:44","slug":"gardenveggie-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/gardenveggie-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Garden Veggie Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of my most favorite things to make is PIZZA!\u00a0 My kids will eat things on a pizza that they would never eat otherwise…and we just love pizza!<\/p>\n

This is one of Brad’s most favorite recipes and one that I’ve been cooking since we got married.\u00a0 It’s such a good summer recipe and I’m regretting that I didn’t post it sooner, because Farmer’s Market veggies are always an added bonus to a good veggie pizza!<\/p>\n

This recipe is really very simple.\u00a0 However, I got a little crazy this time and made my own crust.\u00a0 I’ve made this pizza hundreds of times and I have always used a store bought Boboli crust, but I’m trying to go a little more natural.\u00a0 Do whatever you prefer.\u00a0 I used my grandfather’s bread recipe<\/a> for the pizza crust from my dad’s food blog<\/a>.\u00a0 And this<\/a> is a variation of the recipe that they sometimes use.<\/p>\n

Garden Vegetable Pizza (aka Garden Veggie Pizza) Recipe<\/span><\/h2>\n

What You Will Need:<\/p>\n

Pizza Crust (Store Bought Boboli Crust or make your own<\/a>), Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dice the veggies into small pieces.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>So beautiful…and delish!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>You can add onion, too.\u00a0 I just didn’t this time.<\/p>\n

Add 1-2 tablespoons of Olive Oil to a skillet and add the Squash, Zucchini, and Eggplant.\u00a0 Saute for 8-10 minutes until tender crisp.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Add the tomatoes, garlic, and any dried herbs that you are using.\u00a0 If you have fresh herbs, by all means, use them!\u00a0 I only had fresh basil, and I used dried oregano and thyme.\u00a0 Add any dried herbs, salt, and pepper now, then add fresh herbs at the end.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Stir and saute about 3 more minutes.\u00a0 Add any chopped fresh herbs as you remove from heat.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Now, if you are using homemade pizza crust<\/a>, stick it in the oven for about 5-7 minutes to firm the top before you put the veggies on it.\u00a0 Otherwise it may end up a little soggy.<\/p>\n

I forgot to take a picture of these next few steps.\u00a0 Sorry!<\/p>\n

Take whatever crust you have chosen to use, add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese to the crust and spread it evenly to within about an inch of the outer edge.<\/p>\n

Add the sauteed veggies on top.\u00a0 Sprinkle with remaining 1\/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and grate some fresh Parmesan cheese on top of that.<\/p>\n

Pop it in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400\u00b0 and ENJOY! :)\u00a0 This is delicious and nutritious!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Believe it or not I made veggie pizza, rosemary chicken and onion pizza, and pepperoni pizza and this was Preston’s fav! :)\u00a0 My boy loves his veggies.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Recipe for Garden Veggie Pizz<\/span>a<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n