Lunch: White Bean Sausage and Veggie Pizza

Had your veggies today? Savor them on a crispy pizza crust with sausage and lots of melty cheese.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of White Bean Sausage and Veggie Pizza

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated thin pizza crust
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 box (7 oz) frozen blend broccoli, carrots and sweet peppers
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups shredded Italian 5 cheese blend (8 oz)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with sides with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll dough in pan; press in bottom and half way up sides of pan. Bake 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, over medium heat, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up sausage, or until no longer pink; drain.
Microwave frozen vegetables as directed on box; drain
Meanwhile, place beans, garlic, olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in food processer or blender. Cover; process 15 to 20 seconds or until smooth.
Spread bean mixture over partially baked crust. Top with sausage, vegetables and cheese. Bake 15 to 18 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

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