Pizza Mia
Basil is one of the most widely known and used fresh herbs. It is said to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It offers good amounts of Vitamin K, magnesium, and manganese. For maximum flavor, add fresh basil during the last few minutes of cooking.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices Aunt Millie’s Hearth 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- 2 ounces diced ham
- 3 tablespoons sliced, fresh mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced onions
- 3 tablespoons sliced green pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced banana peppers
- 2 tablespoons part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons low sodium tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, diced
Yield: 1 sandwich
Directions:
- Heat nonstick skillet on medium heat; spray with olive oil flavored nonstick cooking spray
- Sautee onions, mushrooms, and green peppers over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 – 4 minutes
- Take vegetables out of skillet and set aside
- Wipe out skillet to clean and set once again on medium heat
- Combine tomato sauce and fresh basil in a small bowl and set aside
- Spray one slice of bread with olive oil flavored nonstick cooking spray and place that side down in skillet
- Layer on bread shredded cheese, sautéed vegetables, diced ham, banana peppers, and tomato sauce mixture.
- Top with second slice of bread. Spray top of this slice of bread with olive oil flavored nonstick cooking spray
- Cook sandwich 3-4 minutes on first side or until lightly browned
- Turn sandwich over and brown the second side approximately 2 – 3 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
| Serving Size 1 sandwich (154g) | |
| Number of Servings 1 | |
| Calories 363 | |
| | Saturated Fat 2g | |
| | Trans Fat 0g | |
| | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | |
| | Monounsaturated Fat 8g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | |
| Sodium 600mg | |
| | Dietary Fiber 7g | |
| Protein 20g | |
*Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
