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| Use your homegrown veggies and herbs to create a heart-healthy – and tasty – meal in minutes! |
There are a whole lot of reasons why pizza is such a popular dish. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it’s a delicious way to use extra vegetables from the garden. You can eat it as a tasty snack or a nutritious meal – and it can be as simple or complex as you like. Truly, a pizza recipe is only limited by your tastes and imagination!
Here’s an easy twist on this popular cuisine, and it’s just as versatile as the traditional pizza pie: First, grab a loaf of French bread from the grocery store. (If you want to try something healthier, buy the whole wheat version instead.) Next, select your ingredients – the ones that come straight from your garden! | Add Photo to Journal |  | | Photo Credit: Mary Moore | | You can’t go wrong when your pizza toppings are garden-fresh! |
Tomatoes picked fresh from your back yard are sweet and tangy, while your onions are flavorful and crisp. Peppers, spinach, arugula and other ingredients you’ve grown yourself can also be prepared within a short time of picking them, allowing their full flavor and texture to shine through. (If onions or garlic are out of season, consider using chives, leeks or scallions.) And don’t forget the herbs! Basil, oregano and parsley can fill any pizza with wonderful flavor!
Of course, the final topping to your pizza is cheese! Mozzarella is obviously the most traditional choice, but don’t let that stop you from trying other types. Swiss, cheddar, gouda or even soy mozzarella can open a whole new world of tastes! For the pizza pictured, I use one loaf of French bread, two tomatoes, one onion, two small green peppers, basil and some Swiss cheese. After I wash and cut up the vegetables, I set them off to the side.
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