10-minute pita pizzas… say no more!
These take five minutes to assemble, are loaded with veggies and contain a balance of nutrients that will keep you feeling full and nourished all afternoon.
No meat, no problem! You don’t have to be a vegetarian to love these single-serving pizzas.
Topped with PULSES, these a good source of fiber and plant-based protein which means staying full, LONGER. Split peas, lentils, chickpeas & beans also contain prebiotic fibers for gut health and are devoid of saturated fat (heart-healthy).
Other reasons to love pulses:
Weight management: rich in protein and fiber and low in fat, these help you feel fuller, longer and may reduce overall daily caloric intake,
Complex carbs=blood sugar regulation: no post-meal crash here! Pulses are complex carbohydrates which take longer to break down compared to simple sugar carbohydrates. The result: longer-lasting energy.
Heart health: pulses contain fiber which research suggests can help lower blood cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease.
I’ve partnered with USA and Canada Pulses to promote the #HalfCupHabit: 1/2 cup pulses, 3x/week. Throw them into a salad or pasta, onto a pizza or even dessert (hello, chickpea blondies!).
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- 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinses
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olives, sliced
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large skillet, saute mushrooms with avocado oil until tender.
- Spread tomato sauce on top of each pita.
- Top each pita with spinach, olives, mushrooms and red onion.
- Top each pita with one half cup of chickpeas.
- Sprinkle feta on each pita.
- Place pitas on a large non-stick baking sheet.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes.
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This recipe was sponsored by USA and Canada Pulses.
