media release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2012
Contact: Wendy
White, (303) 239-4119, Wendy.White@ag.state.co.us
Colorado Buffalo Makes Hearty
Meals
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Each
month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to
highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the
state. This month, Colorado buffalo is featured in our Colorado
Buffalo Sausage Flatbread Pizza recipe.
Available Now...Buffalo
The Great American Bison is the largest land mammal in North America. There are approximately 220,000 head of buffalo in the United States and 15,500 in Colorado. Buffalo is a source of protein, vitamins B6 and B12, iron as well as other vitamins and minerals. Look for Colorado buffalo at grocery and specialty stores and at restaurants across the state.
Colorado Buffalo Sausage
Flatbread Pizza
Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., Executive Chef, Douglas County School District
2
Pieces Naan Flatbread
8 Tbsp. Jalapeño Jelly
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Red Bell Pepper, julienned
1 Green Bell Pepper, julienned
1/2 Yellow Sweet Onion, julienned
1/2 Cup Shredded Asiago and Parmesan Cheese Blend
1/4 Cup Shredded Pepper Jack
Cheese
2 Links Colorado Buffalo Sausage,
grilled, chilled and sliced
4 Tbsp. Sweet Chili Thai Sauce
2 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Sauté peppers
and onion in olive oil until they are golden brown and start to caramelize. Divide the jalapeño jelly evenly and spread onto both
pieces of flatbread. Top with the sautéed pepper and onion mix, both types of
shredded cheese and buffalo sausage. Cook at 375 degrees until the cheese is
golden brown and the flatbread starts to toast. Remove from the oven and cut
into wedges. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Visit www.coloradoagriculture.com for a complete list of recipes.
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