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Mediterranean Pita Pizza Recipe

Contributors: Kristine Caiafa, RD

Published: January 22, 2018

MedPitaPizza
Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD

Kids will love this mix of Mediterranean flavors and the fun of pizza. And it will be ready in no time for an after-school snack, lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

2 whole-wheat pitas (6-inch diameter)
¼ cup hummus
½ cup fresh or frozen spinach, chopped (if frozen, defrost and drain first)
½ cup black beans, rinsed
½ cup artichoke hearts, cut into quarters
¼ cup fat-free or low-fat shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF (162ºC).
  2. Spread hummus evenly over pitas. Add beans, spinach and artichoke hearts. Top with cheese.
  3. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until pita is toasted. Let cool and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: ½ pita
Serves 4

Calories: 160; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Total Carbohydrate: 29g; Fiber: 7g; Protein 8g

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