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Baked Pizza Pita Bites 2 Ways

Baked Pizza Pita Bites 2 Ways
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 2 Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Pocket Breads
  • 1 Tbsp pizza sauce
  • 1 Tbsp vegan pesto
  • 1 Tbsp vegan mozzarella
  • 2 tsp vegetarian sausage crumbles
  • 1 Tbsp marinated artichokes, chopped
  • [q:1/4] tsp Italian seasoning
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
  2. Top half of the pita pockets with a dollop of pizza sauce, vegetarian sausage crumbles, vegan mozzarella, and finish with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
  3. To the other half of the pita pockets, add a dollop of vegan pesto, chopped marinated artichokes, and more vegan mozzarella.
  4. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and pita bites are toasty. Cut each pocket bread into 8 wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
With tomato sauce: 232 Calories, 13 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 31 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (2 g sat), 608 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nut:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron.

With pesto sauce: 281 Calories, 9 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 42 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 10 g Total fat (2 g sat), 610 mg Sodium, [nut:3] Phosphorus, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc

Butternut Squash and Red Onion Mini Pizzas

Butternut Squash and Red Onion Mini Pizzas
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes 4 6-inch pizzas (serves 4)
Ingredients
  • [q:1 1/2] cups cubed butternut squash ([q:1/2]-inch pieces)
  • 1 small red onion, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus additional for dough
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough, room temperature
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into [q:1/2]-inch cubes, or 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • [q:1/8] tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. Toss squash cubes and onion slices with the 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  3. Roll dough out according to package instructions and shape into 4 (6-inch) crusts.
  4. Place crusts onto 2 greased baking sheets. Brush each crust with a small amount of the oil. Divide vegetable mixture between crusts. Top each crust with equal amounts of mozzarella cubes. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until crusts are golden brown.
  5. Garnish each pizza with equal amounts of crushed red pepper and thyme.
Nutrition Info
584 Calories, 23 g Protein, 67 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 25 g Total fat (11 g sat), 1,101 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin A, Calcium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), [nutrition:2] Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Magnesium

Margherita Flatbread Pizzas

Margherita Flatbread Pizzas
Prep Time
35 min
Number of Servings
makes 4 pizzas
Ingredients

Flatbreads

  • [q:1 1/2] cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • [q:3/4] cup water
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Pizza Toppings

  • [q:1/2] cup pizza sauce
  • 8 slices (16 oz) fresh mozzarella, broken into [q:1/2]-inch pieces
  • [q:1/2] cup basil, chopped chiffonade-style
  • Dried oregano (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions

To Make Flatbreads

  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour and water and mix until mixture has a dough-like texture. It will be sticky.
  2. With floured hands, split dough into 4 equal parts and place on a well-floured surface, sprinkling additional flour on top of each piece of dough. With a rolling pin, roll out each piece into a flat disk. Add more flour to surface if needed to keep it from sticking. The dough should be about N-inch thick. The shape does not need to be perfect.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°.
  4. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add about [q:1/2] teaspoon of the oil. Add first flatbread and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until lightly toasted and dough is cooked through. Cook remaining flatbreads, adding [q:1/2] teaspoon of oil to skillet each time. (You can make flatbreads ahead of time; they will keep for a few days in the fridge and 1 month in the freezer. Layer them between sheets of wax or parchment paper if you freeze them.)

To Assemble Pizzas

  1. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet.
  2. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce to each. Top with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and a sprinkle of oregano and red pepper flakes.
  3. Bake for 8 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition Info
400 Calories, 19 g Protein, 45 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (8 g sat), 472 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B12, D, [nutrition:4] Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), C, K, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B6, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium

Ricotta and Zucchini Flatbread

Ricotta and Zucchini Flatbread
Prep Time
15 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
serves 4
Ingredients
  • 2 whole-wheat naan (about 8.8 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • [q:4 1/2] oz part-skim ricotta cheese
  • [q:3/8] tsp kosher salt
  • [q:1/4] tsp black pepper
  • 2 small zucchini, cut into thin ribbons (about 10 oz)
  • [q:1 1/2] cups cherry tomatoes (about 12 oz), halved
  • 1 oz crumbled goat cheese (about [q:1/4] cup)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directions
  1. Preheat broiler with oven rack 5 inches from heat. Brush naan with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Place naan on a baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted, 1 minute per side.
  2. Spread ricotta over warm naan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Top with zucchini, tomatoes, and goat cheese. Return to oven, and broil just until topping begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
  4. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and, if desired, top with basil. Cut each naan in half.
Nutrition Info
296 Calories, 11 g Protein, 33 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 14 g Total fat (4 g sat), 582 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus

Gluten-Free Grilled Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Gluten-Free Grilled Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Prep Time
25 minutes prep time + 1/2 hour crust rise time
Number of Servings
makes a 9-inch pie (serves 3)
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] cup warm water
  • [q:1 1/4] tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp unrefined cane sugar
  • [q:1/2] cup sorghum flour
  • [q:1/2] cup almond flour
  • [q:1/8] cup potato starch
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus additional for oiling hands and crust
  • [q:1/2] tsp apple cider vinegar
  • [q:1/2] cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 medium-size tomatoes, sliced [q:1/4] inch thick
  • [q:1/4] cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions
  1. Add water to a small bowl. Stir in yeast and sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Using a whisk, mix sorghum flour, almond flour, potato starch, xanthan gum, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the vinegar to yeast mixture. Using an electric hand mixer, slowly add yeast mixture to flour mixture. Mix for 5 minutes. Dough will be sticky.
  4. Oil a 10 by 10 inch piece of unbleached parchment paper. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Scrape dough from bowl onto parchment paper.
  5. Oil your hands well with oil. Using oiled hands, shape dough into an 8-inch circle. Prick dough a few times with a fork. Set dough aside to rise, uncovered, in a warm, draft-free area for 30 minutes. (Dough will expand to approximately 9 inches in diameter.)
  6. Heat grill to Medium. Have pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil ready near grill.
  7. Carefully brush top of crust with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Take parchment paper with pizza crust still attached to it, and flip it onto grill so oiled side of pizza is face down on grill and parchment paper side is face up. Using a pair of metal tongs, slowly peel parchment paper away from crust. Discard parchment paper.
  8. When underside of crust begins to blister and brown, flip it. (This can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes, depending on type of grill.)
  9. Quickly spread tomato sauce over crust. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Grill pizza for about 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is cooked through.
  10. Using a grill spatula, carefully slide pizza off grill and onto a serving platter. Garnish with basil, cut into slices, and serve.
Nutrition Info
408 Calories, 16 g Protein, 37 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 23 g Total fat (6 g sat), 511 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, K, Calcium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B12, Potassium, Zinc

Pineapple Pizza

Pineapple Pizza
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 16
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. Divide the pizza dough in half and roll out two pizza crusts.
  3. Place on two pizza pans or two large cookie sheets.
  4. Spoon an equal amount of pizza pasta sauce over each.
  5. Sprinkle on equal portions of pineapple, black olives and bonito flakes. Bonito flakes impart a flavor similar to bacon or ham.
  6. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until slightly golden.
  8. Lightly brush the the edges of the crust with a little olive oil to slightly brown just before the pizza is done.
Nutrition Info
149 calories, 2g fat (13% calories from fat), 4g protein, 26g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium

Ricotta & Spinach Pizza

Ricotta & Spinach Pizza
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • [q:1/4] cup chopped garlic
  • [q:1/4] cup finely chopped shallots
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach
  • [q:1/2] tsp Pritikin All-Purpose Seasoning
    • 1 Tbsp garlic, granulated
    • 1 Tbsp onion, granulated
    • 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper
    • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1 pound fat-free ricotta cheese
  • Whole-wheat pizza crust
Directions
  1. In a medium-hot skillet, sauté garlic and shallots until translucent.
  2. Add spinach, stirring until the spinach breaks down.
  3. Remove from heat. Let cool. Drain liquid by squeezing through a strainer.
  4. Mix in Pritikin All-Purpose Seasoning and fat-free ricotta cheese.
  5. Spread over whole-wheat pizza crust and add any additional vegetables.
  6. Bake at 450° until crust is crunchy (about 8 minutes).
  7. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
462 Calories, 24 g Protein, 56 mg Cholesterol, 62 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 8 g Fiber, 15 g Total fat (8 g sat), 803 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B12, [nutrition:3] Vitamin E, Potassium, [nutrition:2] Zinc

Pizza Sauce

Pizza Sauce
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4 to 8
Ingredients
  • 28 oz can whole tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sugar, to taste
  • 1 tsp salt, to taste
  • 1 or 2 Tbsp oregano, crushed, to taste
  • 2 tsp grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. Mix all of the ingredients with a masher or hand-held blending device to mash up the tomatoes.*
  2. Cover the sauce with plastic wrap and let it chill overnight so that the flavors can marinate together.
  3. Bring it to room temperature for an hour or so before you will use it.**