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Veggie Pizza Pita Pockets

Veggie Pizza Pita Pockets

16 Ratings
16 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 1 Serving
Total Cost: $$$$

Don't want to turn on your oven or stove today? This veggie pizza pita is a delicious option that is made in the microwave. Top pizza with your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 pita, whole wheat (cut around the sides, into flats)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, low sodium
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese, part-skim
Pick two from the following vegetables:
  • green and red bell peppers, sliced
  • mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/16 cup broccoli, chopped (1 tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
  • spinach, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place one pita round on a plate.
  3. Spread 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce on pizza.
  4. Sprinkle various chopped vegetable over sauce.
  5. Layer two slices of cheese on top of sauce.
  6. Cover with the other half of pita round.
  7. Microwave 35 to 45 seconds, or until cheese melts.
  8. Slice in half, let cool, and enjoy!

Notes

1 tablespoon each of broccoli and red onion used for costing and nutrition analysis.

Tips:

  • Layering the cheese over the raw veggies will help them cook; the melting cheese essentially steams the veggies in the microwave. If you prefer softer veggies, they can be steamed before being put on the pizza.
  • A tomato sauce with added flavors will be a nice kick to this pizza; also, mild salsa will add a different flavor.
  • Many sliced cheeses come in low-fat varieties and could be substituted for mozzarella. Or you could mix and match.
  • Veggie pizza is a great way to get your daily servings of veggies. A mix of veggies such as greens (spinach, broccoli), seeded (zucchini, peppers, tomatoes), and roots/fungi (onion, garlic, mushroom) will complement each other if used in variety.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 313
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 581 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 435 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 259 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 313
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 31 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 435 mg
Potassium 259 mg
Sodium 581 mg
Copper 177 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 53 mg
Phosphorus 395 mg
Selenium 30 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 103 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 1.3 mg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 31 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 26 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Dairy 1 1/4 cups

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