English Muffin Veggie Pizza

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Bowl with Spoon

Prep time:
15 MIN

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Cook time:
15 MIN

Silouette of 2 people

Yield:
4

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Serving Size:
2 Halves

Ingredients:

  • 1 large broccoli crown, chopped
  • 4 whole wheat English muffins
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (or tomato sauce), no salt added
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, part skim
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. If using oven, preheat to 350 degrees F.
2. Put the broccoli in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Drain the water from saucepan and let broccoli cool.
3. Toast the 8 English muffins halves.
4. Measure out 3 tablespoons shredded carrot into small bowl.
5. Spoon 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce over each English muffin half.
6. Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese on each half.
7. Put 2 Tablespoons broccoli and 1 teaspoon shredded carrots on each half.
8. Sprinkle each half with 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese.
9. Toast in toaster oven for 2 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes:

• Use leftover veggies from a previous recipe to save time
• Try using frozen chopped broccoli and thaw before adding to pizza
• Swap out English muffins for whole wheat bread or whole wheat pita
• Sauté bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions for additional toppings