Lavash Bread Pizza

This post isn't exactly a "recipe" but I wanted to share it because it's one of my go-to dinners when we're hungry and don't feel like cooking a big meal (or going out & buying lots of ingredients).

I always try to keep a package of whole wheat lavash bread in the freezer because it has so many uses and thaws out at room temperature in about two minutes.

I got the idea for using lavash bread as a pizza crust from my husband's mom and I fell in love with it because it's light, crispy, and much healthier than eating all that dough in a regular pizza.  The lavash is really just a host for the nutritious veggies that you pile on top and the best part is that you feel great after eating it!  None of that sluggish, too-full feeling you get after eating regular pizza - instead you feel light, energized and satisfied.

I often make this pizza when we have some leftover "Kale and White Bean Soup" and then pair them together for a perfect dinner.  (I also usually make 2 lavash pizzas and one goes in the fridge for tomorrow's lunch - I told you I love leftovers!).  Also, I like to make mine with just some onion, garlic & yellow pepper but feel free to use whatever veggies and other toppings you please.  Just remember that the lavash bread is pretty delicate so if you pile on TOO many it might break when you try to eat it - but hey, there's always a fork.

Here's what you'll need:

• Whole Wheat Lavash Bread (I buy mine at Trader Joe's)
• Pizza Sauce (I've also used leftover spaghetti sauce & it was great)
• An onion
• A yellow pepper
• Whatever veggies you please!
• Garlic
• Olive Oil
• Cheese  *Use Daiya cheese (SO good) for vegan option!

Directions:

(Haha.  This section is making me laugh because clearly building a pizza is pretty straightforward, but I took a bunch of pictures so you're getting a play-by-play.)

1.  Preheat your oven to 400 F.

2.  Take lavash bread out of freezer and place on baking sheet to thaw.

3.  Chop up your onion and sautée in a pan with a little olive oil (1-2 tsp.) over medium heat.  While this is cooking spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on your lavash bread (it doesn't matter if it's still frozen).

4.  Now thinly slice your garlic & yellow pepper (and whatever other veggies you're using).  Once your onion starts to become translucent, add these veggies to the pan & keep sautéeing.  Continue cooking until the vegetables start to soften (I like my peppers to still have a bit of crunch).

5.  Spoon veggie mixture onto lavash bread & top with a little grated cheese.  Pop in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges look crispy (and make sure you keep an eye on it because lavash bread cooks fast).  Cut into slices & serve!