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August 2010

Tomato Basil Pizza Snack



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For hungry kids just getting home from a busy day at school, an afternoon snack may be just what the doctor ordered. These delicious mini-pizzas only take a few minutes to make and will satisfy your children’s taste buds. You can add variety to this basic snack by topping the mini-pizza with your child’s favorite fresh vegetables or lean meats.

Tomato Basil Pizza Snack

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • whole-wheat English muffin
  • 2 tbsp. no sodium-added tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp. part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tsp. tomato, diced

Directions
Preheat the broiler, and place the English muffin on a baking sheet. Cover the top of the English muffin with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle cheese, tomato and basil on top. Broil the muffin until cheese browns. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Servings: 1

Calories: 154 Fat: 6g

Fiber: 3g

Sodium: 239 mg

  • Nutritional information may vary with chosen toppings.


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