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Side Dishes
Wholesome Pita Pizza

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, not packed in oil
2 garlic cloves, roasted and sliced
1 whole wheat medium pita (5  1 ⁄ 4 inch)
3 tablespoons Mediterranean Hummus
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 artichoke heart, canned, sliced
1 tablespoon diced green bell pepper
1 cup baby spinach
Vegetable cooking spray
Re-hydrate 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes by soaking in boiling
water for about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400º F. Spray garlic cloves
with vegetable cooking spray, and roast in foil for 12 minutes. Spread
hummus on top of whole pita. Drain sun-dried tomato strips and
sprinkle on pita along with onion, artichoke heart, pepper, and
spinach. Slice the roasted garlic and sprinkle on top of vegetables.
Place pita on an unsprayed baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes
until vegetables are cooked al dente.
Nutrition Facts for one serving: 1 pita pizza
Makes 1 pita pizza
Calories: 276  •  Fat: 7.3 g  •  Total carbohydrate: 46.4 g
Protein: 11.6 g  •  Dietary fiber: 9.2 g  •  Sodium: 537 mg
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cup chopped onion
cup chopped green bell pepper
teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
cups kidney beans, regular sodium canned, drained
cup water
cup fresh diced tomatoes
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
teaspoon dried basil
teaspoon salt
In a medium saucepan, sauté onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in
olive oil until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients
and simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.
Analysis for one serving: 1 cup
Makes 4  1 ⁄ 2 cups (About 4 – 1 cup servings)
Calories: 198  •  Fat: 2.8 g  •  Total carbohydrate: 33 g
Protein: 11.8 g  •  Dietary fiber: 9.2 g  •  Sodium: 382 mg