Broccoli Pesto Pizza

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 268.5
  • Total Fat: 15.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 23.0 mg
  • Sodium: 588.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g

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Introduction

Recipe from the Abs Diet for Women. Omit or substitute salt for lower sodium. Recipe from the Abs Diet for Women. Omit or substitute salt for lower sodium.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup packed small broccoli florets (cut in quarters if large)
    2 large garlic cloves
    1/2 cup basil leaves
    1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
    2 tbsp water
    1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tbsp chopped walnuts
    1/4 tsp salt
    4 small whole wheat pitas (4" diameter)
    1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
    1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Directions

Place broccoli and garlic in a microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high 45 seconds. Place in food processor with basil, oil, lemon juice, water, Parmesan, walnuts and salt. Process 1 minute, or until smooth. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut around edge of pita and split in half. Place on baking sheet, rough side down, and bake 8 minutes. Turn over and spread with pesto (1 1/2 tablespoon each). Top with roasted red pepper and mozzarella. Bake 8 minutes or until heated through.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WILLOWDAISY.

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