
Mini Spinach-and-Cheese Pizzas
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Bocconcini are just bite-size morsels of fresh mozzarella. Look for them at specialty food stores and Italian markets, as well as many supermarkets; they're usually packaged in water or whey for freshness. Choose part-skim ricotta instead of regular; it has comparable creaminess, with fewer calories and less fat. Whole-wheat pitas are fiber-rich — and tasty.
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Ingredients
- 4 small 3-inch whole wheat pitas
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 package frozen chopped spinach
- 1/2 pt. bocconcini
Directions
- Step 1Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange pita halves on sheet, cut side up.
- Step 2In a small bowl, combine ricotta, oregano, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Dividing evenly, spread ricotta mixture on pitas, and top with spinach and bocconcini. Season with salt and pepper
- Step 3Broil until cheese is melted and starts to brown, 4 to 6 minutes, rotating sheet from front to back halfway through baking. Serve immediately.
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