Lunch: Margarita Pizza with Flaxseed Crust

Think the words "healthy food" are code for "bland and boring"? Think again. This good-for-you gourmet recipe from the Culinary Institute of America is so sumptuous and simple, you'll never settle for less than healthy fare again.

Ingredients

2 c. bread flour
2 tbsp. flaxseed
3/4 c. water
3/4 tbsp. instant dry yeast
1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt

Instructions

Flaxseed Pizza Dough: Combine the flour, flaxseed, and yeast in the bowl of an electric 5-quart mixer and stir with a wooden spoon to evenly blend the ingredients. Add the water, olive oil, and salt. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes using the dough hook attachment. Increase the speed to medium and knead until the dough is elastic, about 4 minutes. Note: The dough may be slightly sticky, but should not be excessively so.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Allow to rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Fold the dough gently and let rest until relaxed, about 15-20 minutes. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and form into round, smooth balls.
Cover the dough and allow to rest another 12-20 minutes. The dough is now ready to roll and shape as desired.
Pizza sauce: Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown and aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 30 seconds to caramelize the paste. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well to blend. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened to the desired consistency.
Remove the heat and stir in the basil. Adjust seasoning to taste, then set aside until ready to assemble.
Assemble the pizza: Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to form a uniformly shaped circle, approximately 1/4-inch thick. Place the dough onto a sheet pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Spread the sauce evenly over the surface of the pizza, leaving 1/2-inch border around the edges. Roll the edges to form a rim on the crust. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices evenly over the surface, then sprinkle with the basil.
Bake in a 400 degree F oven until the crust is lightly golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
Slice the pizza and serve immediately.

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