Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Make it Myself Pizza
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- measuring spoons
- Oven, toaster oven, and/or microwave
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vegetables, chopped (try bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, or onions)
Grocery Store Ingredients
- 1 whole-wheat English muffin, split
- 2 Tbsp pasta sauce
- 2-4 Tbsp mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
- Warm the split English muffin through in a toaster oven or microwave.
- Spread 1 Tbsp pasta sauce on each muffin half.
- Sprinkle 1–2 Tbsp mozzarella cheese on each half.
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp chopped vegetables on each half.
- Heat in the oven or toaster oven at 425°F, or in the microwave on high, until the cheese melts.
Notes
Substitutions
- English muffin: any type of English muffin, or naan flatbread.
- Vegetables: any combination of raw or cooked vegetables.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
