Ingredients
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1 prepared whole wheat pizza crust (store-bought or homemade) whole wheat pizza crust1 prepared whole wheat pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
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1 cup classic hummus (homemade or store-bought) hummus1 cup classic hummus (homemade or store-bought)
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1 small eggplant, sliced into thin rounds eggplant1 small eggplant, sliced into thin rounds
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1 red bell pepper, sliced red bell pepper1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered marinated artichoke hearts1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
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2 cloves garlic, minced garlic2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika smoked paprika1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon salt salt1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper black pepper1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped parsley1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped mint1/4 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
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1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced red onion1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon sumac sumac1 teaspoon sumac
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1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved kalamata olives1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
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Lemon wedges, for serving (optional) lemon wedgesLemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Directions
Roast Mediterranean veggies, assemble and bake the pizza with a hummus base, then finish with a vibrant herb salad and olives for a fresh, zesty twist. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free pizza base. For oil-free, omit olive oil and roast veggies with a splash of lemon juice or vegetable broth.
Steps
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. |
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Arrange eggplant, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes on the sheet. Toss with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. |
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Roast for 18-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and slightly golden. Allow to cool slightly. |
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Place pizza crust on a separate baking sheet. Spread hummus evenly over the crust, leaving a border. |
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Scatter roasted vegetables and artichoke hearts evenly over the hummus layer. |
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Bake assembled pizza at 425°F (220°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are crisp. |
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Meanwhile, toss parsley, mint, red onion, lemon juice, and sumac in a bowl to make a quick salad. |
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Remove pizza from oven. Top with the herbed salad and kalamata olives. |
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Slice and serve with lemon wedges if desired. |
