White Pizza with Asparagus and Spinach

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F.

   Step 2

   Trim about an inch from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Scrape the bottom halves if you like, though if they are very slender, this won’t be necessary. Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces.

   Step 3

   Steam the asparagus with a little water in a covered skillet or Dutch oven until bright green and just barely tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.

   Step 4

   Add the spinach and cover; steam until just wilted, about a minute. Drain the asparagus and spinach well.

   Step 5

   Puree the tofu with the salt in a food processor or with an immersion blender in its container.

   Step 6

   Place the crust on a baking sheet or a pizza stone. Spread the tofu puree evenly over the crust with a baking spatula.

   Step 7

   Scatter the asparagus and spinach evenly over the surface of the pizza, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

2. Menu Suggestions

   Step 8

   As with many pizzas, a basic bountiful salad of greens, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and carrots goes well with this.

3. Step 9

   If you’d like a heartier salad with this, choose one based on beans. Here are a few possibilities: Black Beans with Tomatoes, Olives, Yellow Peppers, and Croutons (page 185), Black Bean, Mango, and Avocado Salad (page 186), or Chickpea and Carrot Salad with Parsley and Olives (page 190).

4. Step 10

   See the menu with Tomato Chickpea Soup with Tiny Pasta and Fresh Herbs (page 32).

5. nutrition information

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   (per slice)

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   Calories: 262

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   Total Fat: 5g

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   Protein: 12.5g

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   Carbohydrates: 40g

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   Fiber: 2g

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   Sodium: 685mg