Ugh. Pizza...well, I should say MY pizza doesn't photograph well. Again, there is something to be said for less is more. Though it wouldn't have been as tasty that's for sure!! S and I used to order Greek pizza from a restaurant not far from our old apartment. It was mighty tasty!! I don't think it had artichoke hearts on it, but the onions, peppers, tomatoes, feta. Yup. All those were there. AND they even had gyro meat on it. Being as this is a #MeatlessMonday post, I skipped the gyro meat. Besides, that's not something I usually make, anyway. Actually, NEVER made it. Hmm...
Anyway.
I wanted pizza. I wanted to make pizza. And I did. And it was good. *snort* Umm...yeah. I did want to make pizza. I wanted to make a wheat pizza crust. No, it's not whole wheat. It's part unbleached white and whole wheat. So it's half wheat? Yes, apparently I'm punchy today. My apologies. I don't think I slept well last night. I had weird...and I mean WEIRD dreams. So, I'll try to keep my punchiness to a minimum.
But if I made pizza, it would have to be hearty. That's the thing with me and #MeatlessMonday; it's gotta be hearty. Otherwise, S would still be hungry, missing the meat, and then we'd have to stop. Since I'm really having fun with it, and might be the front person for our department version of it, I need to keep it up. PLUS I've registered as a blogger on their website. Yup! I sure did!!! I'm not sure if I'm listed there yet. I just sent my new and improved banner this past weekend, but I should show up there, soon!
I actually made a few suggestions for the health and wellness crew at work. One was the #MeatlessMonday which, by the way, should be appearing ON Monday's from now on. I am heading the campaign. Which means I need to do some research to be pitch it effectively. Anyone have some good websites, suggestions, recipes, news articles not covered on their website?
The second was a brown bag it campaign. There are an INSAGN number of people who eat out at work. I think me and maybe 2 others bring lunch consistently. Everyone else (16 in my office alone), goes out. Lord knows who many in the whole department go out for lunch. Just think of the 1 - money, 2 - calories, 3 - SODIUM, 4 - FAT, and 5 - cholesterol you COULD save by bringing lunch. I LOVE bringing my left overs for lunch. Like today. Today, I have left over ribeye, steamed zucchini and DELICIOUS au gratin potatoes. Stay tuned for that one. They turned out PERFECT this go around.
The last thing, which is a HUGE issue in my building; the stairs. We are not allowed to use the stairs. It's stupid. It's a secured building and I get that. Really, I do. BUT in today's obesity epidemic, I would LOVE to be able to just go up or down as needed. My suggestion? Prescreening for a key. OR have a sign in and sign out daily for a stairwell key. That way, the keys are returned every night and you'll know if one is missing and who has it. I think it's a good idea!! We'll see how that flies. It almost took an act of Congress to get them open for a week last time. *sigh*
I think, with recipes like this one, #MeatlessMonday will be easily accepted in our department. I hope it is, anyway. It's a step in the right direction for heart health, and well, my waist health. For the record, the cheese are all either low fat or fat free.
Oh and today is a follow up for the podiatrist. I'm hoping for a cortisone shot to test out my feet this weekend on either a hike or a walk. I'm tired of not being able to exercise. *sigh* This is LONG over due and I don't think you can understand how frustrating it is...
Anyway. I hope you try this delicious pizza and your own #MeatlessMonday campaign in your household or work!
Greek Style Wheat Pizza
- 2 1/4 cups warm water (100 to 105)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoon rapid rise yeast
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned mushrooms
- 2 cups green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup red onion, frenched
- 1 whole tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese, shredded
- 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Combine first ten ingredients (water through whole wheat flour) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix for 2 minutes. Gradually add the unbleached, all-purpose flour and knead for 5 to 7 minutes or until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes. Divide dough into 5 for thin crust of 4 for thick crust pizzas. Place any unused dough in a freezer bag for up to three months.
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Stretch out the pizza dough to approximately 12 inches making sure to keep a ridge around the edge for the crust.
- Spread a thin layer of the crushed tomatoes on the crust. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and Romano cheese. Top with the vegetables then the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 425 for 12 to 18 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly.
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