Personal Pizza
USDA MyPlate
Next time they ask for pizza, you can feel good about saying “yes!” Flour tortillas make for a crispy crust, perfect for loading with low-sodium tomato sauce, low-fat cheese and lots of fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Baking sheets
sharp knife
cutting board
large skillet
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
stovetop
Oven
Electric Skillet
Hotplate
- 4 6" flour tortillas
- ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms white button or baby Portobello
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced, about 1 cup
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, about 1 cup
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
Wash hands with soap and water.
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place tortillas on 2 baking sheets. Cook, flipping once, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, peppers, onions and garlic. Cook until all vegetables are soft and tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Spread tortilla crust wit 2 Tbsp tomato sauce, ¼ cup vegetable mixture, 2 Tbsp mozzarella cheese and ½ tsp of Parmesan cheese; repeat with remaining crusts and topping ingredients.
Transfer pizzas to same baking sheets
Cook until cheese is melted and edges of tortillas are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
MyPlate tip: Set up a pizza-making station in the kitchen. Use low-fat cheese and cut up vegetables or fruits for toppings. Let kids choose their own favorites then pop pizzas into the oven to cook.
Use refried beans as a base instead of the tomato sauce.