Unforgettable Asian Pizza

Ginger, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and teriyaki give this pizza a great Asian feel that you will want to try again and again.

Ingredients:

• 1 uncooked pizza dough crust, homemade or prepackaged
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1/2 cup tomato or pizza sauce
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup bamboo shoots
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup of low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal. Prepare pizza dough and place on pan. Mix tomato or pizza sauce and teriyaki sauce. Cover pizza dough, leaving 3/4 inch around edge uncovered and set aside. In large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium heat. Add mushrooms and water chestnuts and saute for 2 minutes. Add bamboo shoots, garlic and ginger and saute for 1 minute and set aside. On top of sauce, sprinkle half of mozzarella. Cover cheese with sauted vegetables. Cover with remainder of cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted and crust is golden brown.

Number of Servings: 4-6

Notes from the Cook: A great twist on pizza.