Mini Red Pepper-Mushroom Pizza

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium red bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Cooking spray
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
• 1 tablespoon sliced shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 (6-inch) Italian cheese-flavored pizza crust (such as Boboli)
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
• 3/4 cup torn spinach
• 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Dash of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place bell pepper half, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and finely chop. Combine bell pepper, juice, and garlic, stirring well.
3. Preheat oven to 450°.
4. Heat a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
5. Place crust on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spread bell pepper mixture evenly over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle basil evenly over bell pepper mixture; top with spinach. Spoon mushroom mixture evenly over spinach; sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake at 450° for 4 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with black pepper and salt.