Pita Pizza

We use whole wheat pita bread for these.  They are harder to find but worth the effort.

Serves 1

1-Whole Wheat low sodium pita

½ cup - Pasta sauce* low sodium, low or no sugar

½ cup each of chopped onions and  mushrooms, 1 clove of minced garlic

Fresh spinach, one handful

Raw tomato, 1 medium

Other toppings as desired  (I love raw onions on mine, husband loves salsa)

Optional – vegan cheese

Seasonings:

Crushed red pepper flakes

Garlic powder

Nutritional yeast

* pasta sauce.   Either find a brand you are comfortable with, or easily make your own and store in the fridge.  

In a skillet, put the chopped onions, mushrooms, and garlic with ½ cup water and cook on medium or medium-high until the onions are translucent.  

If you like your crust crispy, bake it first then add tomato sauce and other toppings.

If you like it softer, add the toppings and then bake the whole thing.

Assembly:  pizza crust, add the sauce, add the cooked vegetables, add the raw spinach and sliced tomatoes.   Sprinkle with the seasonings and nutritional yeast and cheese, if using it.    Bake it for a few minutes even if you’ve already crisped the crust. 

TIPS for kids:  I add the cooked onions, mushrooms, and garlic into the food processor and blend with the pasta sauce.   My son hates chunks of these vegetables but doesn’t mind the flavors.