CORNMEAL/POLENTA CRUST PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425
• 2. spray two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with nonfat cooking spray
• 3. Line the bottoms of each pan with circles of parchment paper
• 4. To make polenta, put the water, cornmeal, salt, and seasonings into a large microwavable casserole dish or 1-quart measure.
• 5. Cook at full power for 4 minutes
• 6. Stir well and cook again at high power for 2 more minutes
• 7. Stir again and cook at high power for another 2 minutes.
• 8. Remove from the microwave, stir in the olive oil, and beat with a spoon until completely smooth
• 9. Spread the polenta evenly in the bottom of the two pans
• 10. Place the pans in the oven and bake for 12 minutes
• 11. While the crust is cooking, prepare your toppings
• 12. Sauté the vegetables lightly in a non-stick pan until onion begins to soften
• 13. After 12 minutes, take the crusts out of the oven and invert them onto a large baking sheet, side by side.
• 14. They should fall right out of the pan with the parchment paper stuck to them. Peel away the parchment.
• 15. Spread each crust with pizza sauce (don't use too much or they will be soggy) and top with veggies and vegan sausage
• 16. Sprinkle with chopped garlic.
• 17. Return to the oven for about 10 minutes, until toppings look done.
• 18. Lift off the baking sheet carefully using a large spatula and your hand--they are not sturdy like regular pizza, so be careful not to let your toppings slide off.
• 19. Cut into fourths and serve..Enjoy