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.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1 pizza per serving

　　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

　　

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.

　　

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