Easy-peasy pita pizza

When hunger strikes in the middle of the day, why not try something simple yet yummy.  Melissa Fossier, R.D.,L.D., a registered dietitian at Children’s Health℠, makes a pita pizza in less than 15 minutes.

Using three different food groups, this recipe is healthy and sure to satisfy your kids' hunger.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pita bread

• ½ cup tomato sauce

• 1 green pepper, chopped

• ¼ cup mushrooms, chopped

• ¼ cup turkey rounds

• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese

• Pinch of Italian seasoning, to taste

Mix and match fillings:

Choose whichever vegetables or cheese you prefer. Some examples are below:

• ½ cup spinach, chopped

• ¼ cup tomatoes, diced

• ¼ cup onion, diced fine

• ¼ cup broccoli, cut into small florets 

• ¼ cup mushrooms

• ¼ cup zucchini

• ¼ cup parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup cheddar cheese

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.

• Place pita bread on baking tray.

• Spoon tomato sauce over pita bread.

• Put chopped veggies, meat and cheese on top of the tomato sauce.

• Sprinkle Italian seasoning the pizza.

• Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

• Enjoy with the whole family.

Storage and Expiration

You can store the pizza in a glass container in the refrigerator. These will stay good for up to four days.

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