Bruschetta Pizza
- Course Main Dishes
- Prep. Time 8 mins
- Cooking Time 15 mins
- Yields 4
Preparation
What You Need
Combine a few ingredients for a perfectly divine pizza that is quick and easy to make. This one is sure to become a family favourite ' anytime of the week. Buon appetito!
1-1/2 cups (375 ml) diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ( 3 ml) dried basil
1 12-inch (30 cm) prebaked whole wheat pizza crust
1/2 cup (125 ml) pizza sauce
1-1/2 cups (375 ml) shredded Canadian Mozzarella1/4 cup (50 ml) torn fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400'F (200' C).
In bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil and dried basil. Keep 1/2 cup of the tomato mixture in a bowl apart.
Spread pizza crust with sauce. Sprinkle tomato mixture over crust and top with Mozzarella cheese.
Place pizza directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake about 15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Remove pizza from oven and sprinkle with basil and the rest of the tomato mixture.
Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 446 Calories
Protein: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Fat: 17 g
Fibre: 4,7 g
Sodium: 1001 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient % DV*
Calcium: 28 % / 312 mg
Vitamin B12: 49 %
Magnesium: 48 %
Zinc: 39 %
Phosphorus: 38 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
Latest Tips
You've got choice
Substitute Canadian Friulano cheese for the Mozzarella. Add 1 tsp (5 ml) of green pepper hot sauce to the tomato mixture.
Our tips
Substitute diced regular tomatoes for the plum tomatoes; place in colander to drain excess liquid. Save on preparation time by using minced garlic available in jars.
Tips from the community
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Add soft goat's cheese, sliced green olives, and baby spinach leaves.
catherine, montreal
March 13th, 2010
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