Mini Red Pepper-Mushroom Pizza

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Although you only use half of the bell pepper in this pizza, go ahead and roast both halves; use the other half in a sandwich.
== Ingredients ==
* 1/2 red bell pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* Cooking spray
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
* 1 tablespoon sliced shallots
* 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
* 1 (6-inch) Italian cheese-flavored pizza crust
* 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
* 3/4 cup torn spinach
* 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* Dash of salt
== Directions ==
# Preheat broiler
# Place bell pepper half, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
# Broil 15 minutes or until blackened.
# Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
# Let stand 10 minutes
# Peel and finely chop.
# Combine bell pepper, juice, and garlic, stirring well.
# Preheat oven to 450°.
# Heat a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
# Add mushrooms and shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender.
# Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
# Place crust on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
# Spread bell pepper mixture evenly over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
# Sprinkle basil evenly over bell pepper mixture; top with spinach.
# Spoon mushroom mixture evenly over spinach; sprinkle with cheese. 
# Bake at 450° for 4 minutes or until cheese melts.
# Sprinkle with black pepper and salt.
Yield: 1 serving
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