The Ultimate Veggie Pizza!

Let's face it, pizza is one of the best things to have for dinner... and lunch... and breakfast.  But, pizza isn't always the most healthy choice.  In an attempt to create a healthier version of pizza that is a flavor explosion in your mouth, I successfully created "the Ultimate Veggie Pizza!" 

Yes, my friends, it is no oxymoron.  Veggies and pizza do get along.  (And please note, I'm not counting black olives as veggies like some pizza joints do!)  I must admit, I got some inspiration from the amazing food blog Budgetbytes.  I'd like to think this version is even better, (mostly because it has cheese!), but you can be the judge!

The Ultimate Veggie Pizza!

• Pizza Crust (I use Martha Stewart's recipe, but Trader Joe's dough is a great substitution, and you can get whole wheat!)
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1 leek- slice thin and washed
• 3 summer squash- sliced thin (I used zucchini and crooked neck yellow)
• 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees (if using a pizza stone, put stone in oven before heating)

1. Roll out dough to desired shape, brush with a little olive oil.
2. Spray a saucepan with oil, saute leeks.  (I also season them with some salt and pepper)
3. Remove leeks when wilted and some are golden brown.  Spray again with oil and add squash, saute until light golden, or cooked.  Also, be sure to season with salt and pepper.
4. Spread hummus on pizza.  Place one layer of squash over hummus.  Sprinkle half of the cheese.  Put another layer of squash, sprinkle remaining cheese, then sprinkle cooked leeks over the top.  (If you want to add more cheese, please do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
5. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden on edge of crust.

ENJOY!!!

PS.  This pizza was EXCELLENT for breakfast the next morning!