Craving pizza but short on time and want a healthier option?

These 10-Minute Pitta Pizzas are perfect for when you're in need of something healthy, balanced and fun, but don't have much time to spare.

A great option for lunch, dinner, or even just as a snack, this is a healthy alternative to your usual pizza, and it tastes even better.

With a pepperoni and a chicken pizza option, choose the option you fancy, or create your own toppings, and let’s start cooking...

Serves: 2

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS:

To make a Chicken Pitta Pizza you will need:

• 1 wholemeal pitta

• 1 tbsp tomato puree

• 1 tbsp light mozzarella, grated

• 25g cooked chicken, sliced

• 10g yellow pepper, diced

• 10g red pepper, diced

• ½ tsp oregano

To make a Pepperoni Pitta Pizza you will need:

• 1 wholemeal pitta

• 1 tbsp tomato puree

• 1 tbsp light mozzarella, grated

• 20g pizza pepperoni

• 10g cherry tomatoes, diced

To serve:

• Mixed side salad

• 10g green pepper, diced

• ½ tsp oregano

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven grill to medium.

2. Put together pitta pizzas by topping pitta with tomato puree and grated cheese, then add toppings. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Put pizzas onto a baking tray and place under the grill for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is golden, and the pitta pizza is hot. Serve with a side salad and enjoy!

Top tip – toppings can be anything you like, make it your own. Just don’t overload the pitta as it may turn soggy and difficult to pick up.

Food prep tip – make batches of pizzas and leave in the fridge. An easy meal to throw under the grill when you get home.

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