Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza with Brown Rice Crust

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2½ cups cooked brown rice
• ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded Cheddar or American cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
• 1 x 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 tablespoon dehydrated parsley

Directions

1. Combine rice, Cheddar cheese and eggs. Press into greased 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 400 °F for 7 to 10 minutes.
2. Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Spread over rice crust.
3. Layer ½ cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and with parsley.
4. Bake at 400 °F for 8 to 10 minutes.