Margherita Pita Pizzas
My husband plants the garden and I harvest and cook the fruits of his labor. My favorite way to use plum tomatoes is this easy Margherita Pita Pizza. It is so good! —Rosemarie Weleski, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 4 pita breads (6 inches)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional
Directions
- Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil. Top
- with garlic, 1 cup cheese, tomatoes, garlic powder and remaining
- cheese; sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top
- with basil if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza equals 340 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 588 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Sweet Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.