NUTRITION
French Bread Pizza with Asparagus, Tomato, and Red Pepper
Servings: 4
Dietitian’s Tip
For a crispier pizza, bake it on a pizza stone, a heavy, round slab that mimics the brick floor of some commercial pizza ovens. For best results, place the pizza stone on the lowest rack of your oven.
Ingredients
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1 cup diced asparagus
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1 cup diced tomato
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1 cup diced red bell pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 loaf French bread (baguette), about 8 inches (20 cm) long, halved lengthwise and cut into 4-inch (10 cm) pieces
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1 cup pizza sauce
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1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
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Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, combine the asparagus, tomato, and red pepper. Add the garlic and toss gently to coat evenly.
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Place the bread on the baking sheet.
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Top each piece with 1/4 cup pizza sauce and 1/4 of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup mozzarella.
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Bake until the cheese is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (serving size: 1 piece, 4 inches / 10 cm)
Calories 265, total fat 5 g, saturated fat 2 g, trans fat 0 g, monounsaturated fat 0.5 g, cholesterol 12 mg, sodium 660 mg, total carbohydrate 40 g, dietary fiber 4 g, added sugars 0 g, protein 15 g.