Mushroom & Fennel Cast Iron Pizza
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 447 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16- oz. store bought pizza dough room temperature
- 7 oz. mixed mushrooms or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 medium fennel bulb or 1-1/2 cups trimmed and thinly sliced fronds reserved
- 1/2 medium yellow onion or 3/4 cup sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1/4 tsp. salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4-1/2 cup marinara sauce
Optional: 1/2 cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In large bowl, add mushrooms, sliced fennel and onion. Mix in olive oil and salt until vegetables are evenly coated.
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Spread vegetables evenly on prepared baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning halfway. When done roasting, set vegetables aside and raise oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
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In 12-inch cast iron skillet, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and coat bottom and sides of pan. Add room temperature dough, and using tips of fingers, gently press dough to evenly cover bottom of skillet and slightly up edges.
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Spread sauce over dough and sprinkle evenly with vegan mozzarella and roasted vegetables.
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Bake 17-20 minutes or until crust is golden.
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Remove from oven, garnish with fennel fronds and season with additional salt, if needed. Cut into 4-6 pieces and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Mushroom & Fennel Cast Iron Pizza
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 447
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 1082mg45%
Potassium 419mg12%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.