Low Fat Pita Pizzas Recipe

Ingredients

4 whole wheat pita breads (4 inches

1 in --

),

1/4 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)

1 small clov garlic, finely chopped

1 can great northern (15-1/2 ounces)

beans, drained and

1/4 cup liquid reserved

2 tablespoons chopped fresh or

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 large tomato, seeded and cut

into 1/4-inch pieces

1 large green bell pepper

into 16 thin rings

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

cheese (4 ounces)

Method

Heat oven to 425 degrees.

Cut each pita bread around edge in half with knife.

Place in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15-1/2 X 10-1/2 X 1 inch.

Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or just until crisp.

Cook onion and garlic in reserved bean liquid in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in beans; heat through.

Place bean mixture and basil in blender or food processor.

Cover and blend or process until smooth.

Spread about 2 tablespoons bean mixture on each pita bread half.

Top each with tomato, bell pepper and cheese.

Bake in jelly roll pan 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

4 SERVINGS.

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