Personal Pizzas
I am always trying to re-invent recipes and how to make them healthier yet still have the incredible flavour that I love! So, I took on pizzas last night and tried them on the family–they loved them, and I loved them knowing that they have all the components to fuel my body with protein, complex carbohydrates, and some fat added in as well!
Heat oven to 425° before starting your adventure!
Instead of a thick rising crust pizza, I opted for whole wheat pita bread which I tore in ½ horizontally to use as my pizza base.
Now for the fun part—think of what type of pizza you would like! Choose your own combination or follow some of my own!
Pizza Base-
A. strained or thick salsa
B. fat-free or light cream cheese
C. thin smear of pesto
D. layer of tzaziki sauce
E. low fat pasta sauce
F. thin layer of alfredo sauce(a little bit goes a long way)
Veggies-
A. stir-fried veggies or roasted veggies(leftovers from last night meal)
B. artichoke hearts
C. roasted red peppers
D. chopped tomatoes
E. pineapple chunks
F.thinly sliced eggplant(can be stir fried or baked first)
G. fresh cut veggies
H. baby spinach
Meat-
A. Grilled chicken with taco spices on it(cumin, chili powder, paprika, Mtl. Steak spice)
B. Grilled chicken with greek spices on it(oregano, basil, salt and pepper)
C. Grilled meat with just salt and pepper(clear slate fro any creation!
D. Thinly sliced roast beef or pork-could be seasoned with salt, pepper,hot pepper flakes, oregano as well
E. Ham-for a chicken cordon bleu pizza perhaps?!
Garnishes-
A. torn cilantro
B. basil leaves
C. a drizzle of mango chutney-awesome with an Indian inspired pizza!
D. Thin pear slices
E. A SPRINKLE of parmesan cheese
F. A crumbling of feta cheese
G. Few shreds of fontina cheese, mozza, or cheddar
So, here are a few variations on how to do some combining to get great flavours-but please feel free to try anything. Deconstruct your favourite meal and top in onto ½ a pita bread!
GREEK-tzaziki, chopped tomatoes, chopped grilled chicken or even roast beef and top with some feta!
ITALIAN-low fat cream cheese, sliced pepperoni, roasted red pepper, basil and sprinke of parmesan
MEXICAN- thick or strained salsa, taco flavoured meat, roasted peppers, feta, cilantro leaves!
ALFREDO-alfredo sauce(a bit), baby spinach leaves, grilled chicken and a sprinkle of parmesan
ITALIAN2-light drizzle of EVOO(extra virgin olive oil) sliced pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, and a sprinkle of grated fontina cheese(nutty flavour)
COMBO1-salsa, chopped artichoke hearts, sliced meat, crumbled feta
COMBO2-light drizzle of EVOO, spicy chopped meat, caramelized onions(slow cooked with a dash of EVOO and water), feta, thinly sliced pear-YUM
VEGGIE DELITE-spread pita with roasted pepper hummous, sprinkle with black beans, spinach leaves and parmesan!
EGGPLANT PARMESAN- thin layer of tomato sauce, grilled eggplant slices, thin layer of tomato sauce, sprinkle of parmesan
So, as you can see, there are so many combinations! I just wanted to list a few that I have tried and enjoyed! Your imagination is your limit! You can enjoy ½ with a salad for lunch or you can enjoy both ½’s and be very satisfied as well.
I watch the oven when I put them in, but should take between 5-10 minutes! Just enough time to make a delicious salad to accompany it! I will deconstruct salads with some fast and easy tips next time!
Just winging it,
Tania
