Heart Healthy Pizza Topping |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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For one 12 inch pizza. From Cooking a la Heart - Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988. Ingredients:
1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste |
1/4 cup water |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
3/4 cup chopped green pepper |
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms |
1/2 cup chopped onions or 1/2 cup sliced onion |
vegetables, in season as desired |
8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix thoroughly tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, garlic powder and red peppers.
2. Spread evenly over an unbaked 12 inch pizza crust.
3. Layer green pepper, mushrooms, onions and other vegetables, if desired, evenly over sauce.
4. Cover with shredded cheese.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust lightly browned.
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