CHEF’S TIP: Flatbreads, naan, and bagel halves can serve as healthier pizza bases. But if you just need an authentic experience, try hitting up your local pizzeria. Most will sell you a ball of premade pizza dough.
<h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
<ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
<li>1 tsp canola or grape-seed oil, plus more for brushing</li>
<li>2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms</li>
<li>2 large whole-wheat pitas</li>
<li>½ cup marinara sauce</li>
<li>1 cup grated mozzarella cheese</li>
<li>½ cup sliced roasted red peppers</li>
<li>½ cup sliced pepperoni</li>
<li>¼ cup sliced black olives</li>
<li>1 cup arugula</li>
<li>1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil </li>
<li>1 tsp red wine vinegar</li>
<li> salt, to taste</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>
<li>Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes.</li>
<li>Preheat broiler with oven rack about 6 inches from the top. Place pitas on a baking sheet, brush tops with oil, and broil for 90 seconds, or until golden brown on top.</li>
<li>Spread marinara sauce over pitas. Scatter on cheese, mushrooms, red peppers, pepperoni, and olives. Broil 1 minute, or until cheese has melted. </li>
<li>Toss arugula with olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Top pizzas with arugula. </li>
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