Pepperoni Polenta Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup dry polenta
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 10 slices reduced fat pepperoni
• 1/3 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the polenta, water and salt in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. cook, stirring constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, until thick. pour into a pie plate or shallow baking dish. cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled.
• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c). heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring until onion is soft. set aside.
• spread the marinara sauce over the chilled polenta 'crust'. top with the onion and pepper mixture, pepperoni, tomato and oregano. season lightly with salt and pepper.
• bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. sprinkle cheese over the top, and continue to bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted. cut into 6 wedges, and serve hot.