Mini Pizzas with Broccoli and Cheese
Pizza dough is available in most supermarkets, or you can go to your local pizza parlor and buy a pound of freshly made dough, if the pizza maker swears it's sugar free. Or, you can make it yourself and freeze any extra.
YIELDS 4 SIX-INCH PIZZAS; SERVING SIZE ½ PIZZA
INGREDIENTS
- ½pound broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 pound package sugar-free pizza dough
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 6 thin slices mozzarella cheese
- ¼cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 450°F. Blanch the broccoli until softer but still crispy; drain it and set it aside on paper towels.
Prepare a cookie sheet with nonstick spray or use a pizza stone for this recipe.
Roll the dough out in a 12″ × 12″ square. Cut into 4 squares.
Turn the edges of the dough over by ½″ to make a rim. Brush the dough with olive oil.
Sprinkle with oregano and cayenne. Spread with broccoli; add the pieces of cheese, cutting the 2 extra pieces to fill in gaps.
Sprinkle with Parmesan; bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is nicely browned.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 240 | Carbohydrates: 29g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 2g
The Secret Veggie Hang Out (Pizza Tops!)
You can make pizza with spinach, asparagus, peppers, or whatever you like. Try using oils infused with basil and/or garlic. The thing is that most kids will eat their veggies when incorporated into a pizza.
