Healthy Pizza

Ingredients:

1 Whole wheat flat bread

1 tbsp olive oil

1-2 cups Part skim Mozzarella cheese

Toppings:

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, onions, mushrooms

Or

Turkey or Tofu Pepperoni and sliced green peppers

Or

Turkey bacon, cooked and pineapple chunks

Or

Reduced fat Feta cheese and sliced fresh pears

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°. Brush olive oil over flatbread. Layer cheese and other desired ingredients on top. Bake for about 10-15 min, or until cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.

1 serving = 1 slice (about 2 in x 2 in)

Mediterranean Orzo and Vegetable Pilaf

Prep Time: 10 min

Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients:

½ cup Orzo pasta, uncooked

2 tsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small zucchini, diced

½ cup fat free chicken broth

1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, canned in water, drained, chopped or quartered

1 medium tomato, chopped

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

½ cup crumbled Reduced fat feta cheese

4 black olives, sliced (optional)

Directions:

Cook orzo pasta according to package directions, drain, keep warm.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion, cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook and stir 1 minute.

Add zucchini and chicken broth to skillet, reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes or intil zucchini is crisp-tender.

Add orzo, artichokes, tomato, oregano, salt and pepper to skillet, cook and stir about 1 minute or until heated through. Serve orzo mix topped with feta cheese and olives.

1 serving= ½ cup orzo mixture + ¼ cup feta cheese

Other ideas: Add meats such as chicken, turkey, or beef, shredded or chopped, for a higher protein meal.

Recipe from Diabetic Cooking