Barbecued Mushroom and Spinach Pizzettes

Pitas make these individual pizzas a breeze to create for a nutritious light meal or snack.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 8 mins. | Serves: 4
Tip: Thinner pitas will crisp better than thicker ones. To shave Parmesan easily use a vegetable peeler. Shaved Parmesan is most attractive but if substituting grated Parmesan use only ¼ cup (50 mL).

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil 45 mL
2 cloves garlic, crushed 2
4 large fresh Portabella Mushroom caps 4
4 6-7″ (15-17cm) whole wheat pita breads 4
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto 75 mL
4 cups baby spinach or arugula leaves (2oz/60g) 1 L
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan or Romano cheese 125 mL
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Method

  1. In a small bowl whisk oil and garlic together, lightly brush the mushrooms on both sides with garlic oil. Barbecue mushrooms on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until mushrooms are slightly softened.
  2. Meanwhile place pitas on the barbecue over high heat and cook for 2 minutes on one side or until warmed through. Remove to a tray or cutting board and spread softer side with the tomato pesto.
  3. Top with spinach leaves, and then warm mushrooms, stem side up. Return to barbecue and cook for additional 2-3 minutes o until slightly crisp. Garnish with Parmesan shavings. Cut in halves or quarters and serve immediately. Add pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving 1 Pizzette
Calories: 370
Sodium: 784 mg
Protein : 16.1 g
Fat: 17.9 g
Carbohydrates: 40.7 g
Dietary Fibre: 6.9 g