Hidden Veggie Pizza

Ingredients

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• 3 cups chopped vegetables, chopped small, such as zucchini , carrot, bell pepper , onion, spinach, etc.
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• pizza dough for two large pizzas
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• pepperoni
• 1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 4 cups flour
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1/2 red onion

On Hand

• 4 + 6 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add the chopped vegetables and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Add the tomato sauce , italian seasoning , dried basil and salt . Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Let cool slightly and then transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
• thinly slice bell pepper and red onion
• Preheat your oven to 450 degrees
• in two bowls, combine 1 cups flour , active dry yeast , sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add water and olive oil . Mix well until blended, about 1 minute. Add remaining flour gradually until soft dough ball is formed
• knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes
• with floured hands, pat dough onto greased pan
• Spread a thin layer of sauce on top of the pizza crust. Then top with a layer of mozzarella cheese, pepperoni , bell pepper , and red onion
• Bake at 450 F for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.