Mediterranean Pizza

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You may use a store bought pizza crust if you don't want to make the dough yourself.

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Steps

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For the crust:.

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In a large bowl combine the flour , salt , sugar , and yeast.

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Add the water and oil and mix well.

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If making by hand , turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

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Shape the dough into a ball and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 400f.

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Use olive oil to lightly grease a round pizza pan.

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Roll out the dough and press into the pan.

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Allow to rest for another 10-15 minutes.

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Brush the crust with olive oil and before adding the toppings.

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While the dough is resting in the pan , brown the meat in a saut pan over medium-high heat.

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Add the onion and saut about 5 minutes.

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Add the cumin , tomato paste , water , salt , and pepper.

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Simmer 5-10 minutes uncovered.

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Layer the meat sauce on the pizza crust , leaving the edge uncovered.

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Top with spinach , artichoke hearts , mushrooms , tomatoes , and feta cheese.

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Bake in a 400f for 25-30 minutes until the crust is lightly browned and the cheese crumbles have melted.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, olive oil, salt, sugar, warm water, ground beef, onion, ground cumin, tomato paste, water, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, mixed mushrooms, tomatoes, feta cheese