Whole Wheat Pita Pizza

We loooove pizza. This recipe is the perfect size for a personal pizza and it's a much healthier alternative to the homemade pizza we usually make.

This recipe reminds me of when my mom used to make us little pizzas using naan as the crust...it was so good! There’s something about a whole wheat pita that just gives such a great texture and hearty flavor to the pizza crust...and it's very filling!

The best part about this entire recipe is that it literally took me about 15 minutes to make. Quick and easy?? Yes, please. This one is definitely a winner!

Whole Wheat Pita Pizza
Recipe adapted from Whole Living
Ingredients:
4 whole-wheat pita breads
4-5 sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
fresh basil, finely chopped 

Spinach and Basil Pesto
Ingredients:
1 bag fresh baby spinach
1 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

For the pesto:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor until well blended. It's that easy! :)
 

To assemble the pizzas: 

Arrange pita breads on two baking sheets. Spread about 4 tablespoons of pesto on each. Scatter chopped sun dried tomatoes on top, and then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle fresh basil on top. Transfer the baking sheets to the oven, and bake the pizzas until the mozzarella has melted, about 20 minutes. Remove the pizzas from the oven, and transfer to a cutting board. Cut each pita pizza into wedges and serve!

Pizza Pizza!

Homemade pizza is a weekly occurrence for us. There is simply nothing that quite matches homemade pizza - it’s infinitely flexible, super easy to make, and delicious. Best of all, if you plan ahead a bit, it doesn’t take long to make, either – you can have a semi made-from-scratch pizza on the table in a half an hour. My mom is known for making homemade pizzas and she finally shared her little secret with me for the perfect crust! 

This Hot Roll Mix is absolutely perfect for making the perfect pizza crust. It's really easy and doesn't take very long at all. I love it because it's a tastes just like you made it from scratch!

Follow the directions on the back of the box to make one thick crust pizza. 

Once your dough is ready, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasonings, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. I like to let it bake for 10-12 minutes first and then add your toppings.

After about 10 minutes add your tomato sauce (we like to add some pesto too), and toppings of your choice. We just used what he had on hand already (green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese). 

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy with a big glass of wine! :)