Recipe: Pie Plate Potato Pizza (serves 2)

PIE PLATE POTATO PIZZA

1 large potato, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
1/2 cup canned tomatoes, diced and drained
4 large mushrooms, sliced thinly (optional)
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/4 teaspoon crushed basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed thyme
1 small garlic clove, minced
5 stuffed green olives, sliced
5 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Spray a pie plate with nonstick spray. Lay potato slices on bottom of the pan, overlapping slightly to form the crust. Spray with nonstick spray.

Bake at 400 degrees F 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked and lightly browned.

Combine tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and seasonings.

When potato crust is ready, spread with mushroom mixture. Top with olives then cheese.

Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes cheese is melted and just turning golden brown.

Servings: 2
Adapted from source: Light and Easy For 2 by Lee Harvey and Helen Chambers