Recipe: Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza with Brown Rice Crust

PEPPERONI MUSHROOM PIZZA

FOR THE CRUST:
2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Cheddar or American cheese
2 eggs, beaten
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
FOR THE TOPPING:
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided use
2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon dehydrated parsley

Combine rice, Cheddar cheese and eggs. Press into greased 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 7 to 10 minutes.

Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Spread over rice crust. Layer 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and with parsley.

Bake at 400 degrees F 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings
Source: USA Rice Federation