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Niçoise Pizza

Niçoise Pizza

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:

Combine goat cheese, ricotta cheese, basil and black pepper until blended. Spread on bread crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Set aside.
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.
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.
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

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