About recipe

Homemade pizza is easy to make and can be so much healthier than what you order for take out. Using store-bought whole wheat dough makes preparing this dish really easy. Experiment with toppings based on what you have on hand.

Ingredients (serves 8)

• 20 ounces whole wheat pizza dough
• Cooking spray
• 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light green parts only, about 3 large)
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Roll dough into a 14-16 inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Place the dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal.
3. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add leek. Saute for 10 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Cool to room temperature.
4. Combine cheeses, pepper, and garlic in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture over the pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with the leek mixture, and sprinkle with walnuts.
5. 5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cut into 8 wedges.