As we discuss how to improve your tween’s nutritional value, take a recipe from OHealthy for a terrific vegetarian pizzia.

All Red and Ready-to-Go Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 whole-wheat flat bread (pita without the pocket, about 8 inches in diameter)
• 2 tablespoons roasted red pepper (packed in water)
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons flavored tomato paste (pesto, roasted garlic, or Italian seasoning)
• 1/4 cup finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato
• Sprinkle of crushed dried red pepper, basil, garlic, or other seasoning, to taste

Directions

Spread the flat bread with the toppings and place the bread on a toaster oven tray. Use the “top brown” setting. The pizza is ready when the cheese bubbles, in three to five minutes.

Serves one

The serving contains about 367 calories, 16 g protein, 13 g fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 44 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 905 mg sodium.

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