Pizza can be a very healthy side dish or meal and there are a variety of ways to prepare different crusts, and substitute one thing for another. The following “recipe” is too simple to even be called a recipe. The crust is simply a portabella mushroom that has been cooked a bit then topped with desired toppings, then baked. I made these the other night just for my husband and I, but the kids ended up wanting some as well. And loved them. Science is just beginning to understand the health benefits of mushrooms. About a hundred are now being studied and as of right now there are about a dozen that really stand out, specifically for their immune boosting properties. Portabella mushrooms are actually matured cremini mushrooms. They have lots of fiber, minerals, and are actually high in B vitamins as well. Portabella Mushroom Pizza All you have to do is rinse some large portabella mushrooms and dry well!!!!. Take the stem off carefully as not to break the mushroom. (I usually chop up the stems and saute’ them) Now scrape off the “gills” of the mushroom as well and discard. I do this with the back of a spoon and scrape gently. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, bake with the flat side up (where you just de stemmed and de gilled) on greased cookie sheet for about 10 minutes or so at 425 until sizzling. I lately have been making a little “ring” with aluminum foil and place the mushrooms on those so they don’t sit in their “juice” while baking. (Mushrooms contain a lot of water as well) No problem though if they do. Some prefer them juicier anyways. Now remove from oven and top with some tomato sauce, and whatever other toppings you like. I normally use tomato sauce, minced garlic, some minced onion, sautéed spinach, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Place back in oven and bake until golden and sizzling. Let sit a few minutes before you devour them!!! You can feel good about eating these and have no guilt!