Pita Pesto Pizzas Recipe

Pita Pesto Pizzas Recipe

Ingredients:

2 (6-inch size) whole wheat pitas
4 cups torn spinach
2 cloves garlic
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp. juice of a lemon
1/2 cup parsley parsley, packed lightly
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
1 1/2 tbsp. dried whole basil
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

In a food processor, chop up parsley and garlic for about 15 secs. or until it is minced. Next, add in parmesan, lemon juice, basil and spinach then process for another 30 secs. or just until the mixture is smooth.

Divide the pita’s into four small circles and evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mix on each individual pita.

Layer with the cheese and bell peppers. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes at around 450′ F or just until the cheese has melted. Serve while hot.