Swiss Chard Artichoke Pizza

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The swiss chard and artichokes combined with parmesan and mozzarella cheese makes for a unique and tasty pizza. You can use a store bough pizza dough (trader joes is good) or use this quick and easy pizza crust. Note: i have revised the recipe and added bacon and more cheese. Select chard with fresh green leaves; avoid those that are yellow or discolored,store unwashed leaves in plastic bags in the crisper in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. This recipe is a spin off from http://www.farmgirlfare.com/

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Steps

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Saute onions and swiss chard stalks in olive oil until soft , add garlic and cook another minute or two , add swiss chard leaves and artichoke hearts , cook about 10-12 minutes until swiss chard is tender , stir in worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes.

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Remove from heat , cool slightly , stir in parmesan cheese.

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Pizza:.

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In a medium bowl , dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.

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Let stand until creamy , about 10 minutes.

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Stir in flour , salt and oil.

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Beat until smooth.

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Let rest for 5 minutes.

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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round.

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Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.

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Spread chard mixture over dough , scatter mushrooms on top , lastly sprinkle mozzarella cheese and bacon on top , bake in a preheated 450 oven for 10-12 min.

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, let set 5 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, swiss chard, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, worcestershire sauce, salt & freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, bacon, active dry yeast, white sugar, warm water, bread flour, salt