Rice Cake Pizzas

Name: Rice Cake Pizzas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 package (4-1/2 ounces) plain or cheese-flavored rice cakes; Italian seasoning to taste; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Ordinary rice cakes get a taste lift with some simple pizza toppings. I keep small portions of the beef mixture in the freezer to quickly thaw for fast snacks.—Gayle Richardson, Great Falls, Montana

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (4-1/2 ounces) plain or cheese-flavored rice cakes
Italian seasoning to taste
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

Spread tomato sauce over the rice cakes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Spoon over rice cakes. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. Place five pizzas on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining pizzas.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 143 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Rice Cake Pizzas in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

Deb Cinotti

Jul 29, 2012

Great recipe and very easy. I have celiac and I am always looking for a new way to top rice cakes. I usually just top my "pizza" with some garlic and herb Laughing Cow spread and a slice of sandwich pepperoni. This is much, much better.