Authentic Niçoise Pizza Recipe | Mediterranean Flavors

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces goat cheese 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup minced fresh basil 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 purchased 12-inch bread or pizza crust (16 ounces) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large red onion, cut in half and sliced 1/4 pound fresh young green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces 1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips 3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

1. Combine goat cheese, ricotta cheese, basil and black pepper until blended. Spread on bread crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is very tender and brown. Arrange on top of cheese mixture.
3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add beans; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Arrange on top of onion.
4. Top with olives; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bread crust is heated through. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe appears in: French NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 1144 mg Protein 31 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 60 g Cholesterol 62 mg Saturated Fat 13 g Total Fat 33 g Calories from Fat 45 % Calories 647 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 6 Meat 1 Vegetable 1 Starch 4