MONTEREY JACK PITA PIZZA
1 (6-inch) whole wheat pita bread
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese
2 (1/8-inch thick) slices cooked deli chicken (1 ounce each), cut into strips
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits in its own juice, drained
3 teaspoons pizza or pasta sauce
2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Split pita into 2 rounds by placing pita flat on work surface and carefully cutting around the edge. Separate the 2 rounds and place, cut side up, on a work surface.
Spread each pita round with 1 1/2 teaspoons of pizza sauce. Top each pita with half of the cheese, chicken, pineapple, onion and parsley, if desired.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are browned.
Makes 2 servings
Per serving: 230 calories, 7g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 25percent daily value calcium, 20g protein (9 grams from dairy), 24g carbohydrates, 3g dietary fiber.
Adapted from source: Southeast Dairy Association |