Easy Veggie Pizza Pitas: A Quick & Healthy Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 rounds whole wheat pita bread, cut in half horizontally (to make 4 rounds) 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
2. Arrange pita rounds, rough sides up, in single layer on large nonstick baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce evenly over each round to within 1/4 inch of edge. Sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes, if desired. Top with bell pepper, onion, mushrooms and mozzarella.
3. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and pita edges are golden brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan over each round.

Note These pitas can be served as appetizers, as well. This recipe appears in: Pizza NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 pizza Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 13 g Cholesterol 6 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 2 g Calories from Fat 18 % Calories 113 Protein 11 g Sodium 402 mg