Vegetarian Pita Pizza

These little pizzas are perfect for lunch with a cup of tomato soup.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (8-ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

6 whole-wheat pita breads

1½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella

cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms; cook and stir until liquid evaporates, about 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Add red bell pepper; cook 4 minutes. Then add tomato sauce, seasoning, salt, pepper, and basil; simmer 5 minutes.

3. Arrange pita breads on cookie sheet; top with vegetable mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until pitas are crisp and cheese is melted and starts to brown.

Vegan Pizza

For a vegan pizza with no animal products of any kind, just substitute soy or vegan mozzarella cheese for the part-skim mozzarella cheese. Look in the dairy aisle of your local supermarket or ask about vegan cheeses. They are easy to find and taste very similar to the real thing.