Pizza Muffins-Eating Well Magazine |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike. 39 calories per muffin. great for any diet and healthy too. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2/3 cup finely chopped onion |
2/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour |
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup low-fat milk |
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese |
1 large egg, well beaten |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F Coat a mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
3. Whisk whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, oregano, sugar, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl.
4. Stir milk, feta, egg, tomato paste and olives into the onion mixture. Make a well in the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fill the prepared muffin cups two-thirds full.
5. Bake the muffins until lightly browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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