Asparagus, tomato and red pepper French bread pizza
Dietitian's tip: For a crispier pizza, bake on a pizza stone — a heavy, round plate that simulates the brick bottoms of some commercial pizza ovens. For best results, put the pizza stone on the lowest oven shelf.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
1 cup diced asparagus
1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 loaf French bread, about 8 inches long, sliced in half and cut into 4-inch sections
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, add the asparagus, tomatoes and pepper. Add the garlic and toss gently to coat evenly.
Arrange the French bread on the baking sheet. Add 1/4 cup of the pizza sauce and 1/4 of the vegetable mixture to each section. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Serving size: 1 4-inch section
Calories 252 Cholesterol 18 mg
Protein 13 g Sodium 650 mg
Carbohydrate 36 g Fiber 4 g
Total fat 6 g Potassium 327 mg
Saturated fat 3 g Calcium 274 mg
Monounsaturated fat 2 g
MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Vegetables 3
Carbohydrates 1
Protein and dairy 1/2
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DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Starches 1
Milk and milk products 1/2
Nonstarchy vegetables 3
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DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Grains and grain products 1
Vegetables 3
Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1/2
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