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Pita Pizzas

Pita bread is the perfect starter for a healthful thin-crust pizza. Then use the toppings listed here or substitute other vegetables, such as broccoli, artichokes, and spinach. It’s as much fun to put the pizzas together as it is to eat them.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 pizza per serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, divided use
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 6-inch whole-wheat pita pockets, split open into rounds
1 cup grated low-fat mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
4 ounces presliced fresh button mushrooms

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the broiler.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and sugar.

    Step 3

    To assemble, place 2 pita halves in the center of a large baking sheet. Place the remaining 2 pita halves on another baking sheet. Spread 2 tablespoons sauce on each pita half. Sprinkle with the mozzarella, top with the bell pepper and mushrooms, and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano.

    Step 4

    Broil half the pizzas 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mozzarella melts and the edges begin to brown. Transfer to plates. Repeat with the remaining pizzas.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 159

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 3.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 10mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 365mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 22g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 4g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 3g

    Step 17

    Protein: 11g

    Step 18

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    1 Starch

    Step 20

    1 Vegetable

    Step 21

    1 Lean Meat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals
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