Name: Quick Pita Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 2 small whole wheat pita breads (6 inches, 16 cm).; 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; 5 leaves fresh basil leaves; Balsamic glaze, to taste.

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
	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
PER SERVING: 1/2 of recipe
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

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Note: Try using cheeses lower in fat and sodium. Heart-healthy options include mozzarella, Swiss, or ricotta.

Ingredients

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
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.

Preparation

1 Done	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2 Done	Place pitas on a baking sheet. Spread pitas with romesco-style sauce. Add dried oregano if desired.
3 Done	Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pitas. Place vegetables and bocconcini over the cheese.
4 Done	Bake for approximately 15 minutes.
5 Done	When ready to serve, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.