Mediterranean Sweet Potato Pizza

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This is a gillian mckeith recipe that i've tried. i did add a cheese topping the first time i made this so my teenagers didn't question it-they ate it even though they all hate sweet potatoes, i think i forgot to mention that to them;) it's pizza...have fun with the toppings you like.

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Steps

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Place the tomatoes , onion , garlic and mixed herbs or oregano in a saucepan.

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Bring to the boil , then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the onion is softened and the sauce is thickened , stirring regularly.

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Cool.

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While the tomato sauce is cooking , boil the sweet potato in a large pan of water for about 15 minutes until very soft.

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Drain well , return to the pan and mash with a potato masher until smooth.

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Set aside to cool.

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Preheat the oven to 200c / gas mark 6 400f place 375g of the sweet potato in a large bowl.

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Add the flour , baking powder and seasoning.

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Stir in the water and oil mixture with a large spoon until the dough comes together it should be soft and spongy.

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Knead lightly to form into a large ball - adding a little extra flour if the mixture seems too sticky.

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Divide the dough into two equal balls and roll out on a lightly floured board into two circles around 2cm thick.

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Lift carefully onto two lightly oiled baking sheets.

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Brush lightly with.

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Ingredients

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chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic clove, oregano, virgin olive oil, red pepper, yellow pepper, zucchini, red onion, green olives, fresh basil leaf, sweet potato, whole meal flour, baking powder, seasoning, cold water