SMOKY SAUSAGE & APPLE PIZZA

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This good-for-you pizza combines savory chicken sausage with fresh fruit and vegetables. It makes for a healthy dinner that won't sabotage your waistline. -Lindsay Williams, Hastings, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash sugar
1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
TOPPINGS:
1 small onion, chopped
3 teaspoons cider vinegar, divided
2 teaspoons maple syrup, divided
Dash salt
Dash cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 cups chopped beet greens or fresh spinach
1/2 cup chopped apple
2 fully cooked apple chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice (3 ounces each), sliced
3/4 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Stir in the water, oil and honey; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon syrup, salt and cayenne in oil until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the sage, mustard and remaining vinegar and syrup., Grease a 12-in. pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll out dough to fit prepared pan; prick thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Arrange the onion mixture, beet greens, apple, sausages and cheese over top. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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