Caramelized Onion & Artichoke Pizza

prep time:: 35 min
total time:: 50 min

Makes 8 slices

Whole-Wheat Variation: Substitute 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour and 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour for the flour in the above recipe. Proceed in the same manner.

ingredients

Cornmeal for pan
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 10-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and sliced (2 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound Pizza Dough Prestissimo (recipe follows)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce)

pizza dough

2 cups all-purpose white flour
1 package quick-rising yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

directions

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1. Set oven rack in lowest position; preheat oven to 500°F (or the highest setting). Sprinkle a pizza pan or baking sheet generously with cornmeal; set aside.
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2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and rosemary. Continue to cook, stirring, until the artichokes are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
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3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch circle or a 15-by-10-inch rectangle. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
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4. Distribute the onions and artichokes over the dough. Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bottom and edges are browned. Sprinkle cheese over the top, slice and serve.

dough

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1. Combine flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a food processor and pulse to mix.
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2. Heat water and oil in a small saucepan or the microwave to between 125 and 130°F. With the processor on, gradually pour the hot liquid through the feed tube. Process until the dough forms a ball. Then process for 1 minute to knead. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes.

notes

Per serving: 268 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 2 mg cholesterol; 49 g carbohydrate; 9 g protein; 6 g fiber; Per serving: 113 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber;

Source: eatingwell.com