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Pita Pizzas

 

   Serving Size:
One pita pizza is 1.5 oz meat, 1/8 cup vegetable and a 0.5 oz grain for a 3 - 5 year old at lunch/supper.

 

   Yield:
6 servings

 

 

Ingredients:

3 (4-inch) whole wheat pita pocket(s)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 (15.5 oz.) can great northern beans
2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 cup diced, seeded tomato(es)
1 1/2 cup sliced green pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut pita breads around the edge in half. Place in ungreased jelly roll pan. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or just until crisp. Drain beans, reserving ? cup liquid. Cook onion and garlic in reserved bean liquid in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, heat through. Mash bean mixture with a spoon or potato masher, stir in basil. Divide bean mixture evenly over each pita half; top with tomato, bell pepper and 2 tablespoons cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

 

 

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Credit:  
Adapted from Betty Crocker, #67

 

Recipe Categories:  
Recipe Categ:  
Grain    Vegetable    Meat/ Meat Alternate