Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Mmmm... pizza!


Try this healthier version of pizza next time your craving a slice of 'pie!'

Pepperoni Pita Pizza
Makes 4 pizzas

Ingredients:2 whole-wheat pitas (6-inch diameter)
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni (about 32 slices)
1/4 cup chopped, roasted red peppers
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Split the pitas in half to form circles.
Place the pita halves on 2 baking sheets.
Spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce on each pita half to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
Sprinkle each half with 1/4 cup mozzarella.
Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle each pizza with 1 teaspoon peppers and top with 1 teaspoon Parmesan.
Drizzle the oil over the pizza.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove to serving plates and cut into quarters.

Per pizza: 241 calories, 9g total fat, 27g carbohydrates, 13g protein, 16mg cholesterol, 4g fiber, 704mg sodium

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