Quick Pita Pizza
SOURCE: Spice it up! Number 35
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
| 2 small whole wheat pita breads (6 inches, 16 cm). Choose pita brand with lowest sodium content. | |
| 1/2 cup romesco-style sauce | |
| Dried oregano (to taste) | |
| 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (22% M.F.) | |
| 1/3 cup bell peppers, diced | |
| 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced | |
| 2 mushrooms, thinly sliced | |
| 60 g bocconcini | |
Garnish |
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| 5 leaves fresh basil leaves | |
| Balsamic glaze, to taste. Make your own by heating and stirring balsamic vinegar in a small pan until it thickens. |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||||
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PER SERVING: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | 444 Kcal | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Protein | 21 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Carbohydrates | 47 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fibre | 7 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sugars | 5 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Fat | 21 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated Fat | 9 g | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sodium | 590 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Potassium | 407 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Phosphorus | 361 mg | ||||||||||||||||||||
Quick Pita Pizza:
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Note: Try using cheeses lower in fat and sodium. Heart-healthy options include mozzarella, Swiss, or ricotta.
Ingredients
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2 small whole wheat pita breads (6 inches, 16 cm). Choose pita brand with lowest sodium content.
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1/2 cup romesco-style sauce
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Dried oregano (to taste)
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1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (22% M.F.)
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1/3 cup bell peppers, diced
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2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
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2 mushrooms, thinly sliced
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60 g bocconcini
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Garnish
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5 leaves fresh basil leaves
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Balsamic glaze, to taste. Make your own by heating and stirring balsamic vinegar in a small pan until it thickens.
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 400°F. |
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Place pitas on a baking sheet. Spread pitas with romesco-style sauce. Add dried oregano if desired. |
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pitas. Place vegetables and bocconcini over the cheese. |
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Bake for approximately 15 minutes. |
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When ready to serve, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. |
