Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza with Brown Rice Crust

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
 * 3/4 cup 3 ounces shredded Cheddar or American cheese
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1/2 cup tomato sauce
 * 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
 * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
 * 2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
 * 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
 * 1 tablespoon dehydrated parsley

Directions
Combine rice, Cheddar cheese and eggs. Press into greased 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees 7 to 10 minutes.

Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Spread over rice crust.

Layer 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and with parsley. Bake at 400 degrees 8 to 10 minutes.