Italian Ricotta and Cherry Tomato Pie
(makes 10 slices)
| 1 | 10-ounce (300 g) thin crust pizza shell |
| 1/2 | cup (10 g) chopped fresh basil |
| 1 | teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil |
| 1/2 | cup (114 g) low-fat ricotta cheese |
| 1/2 | cup (75 g) grated part-skim mozzarella cheese |
| 2 | tablespoons (10 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1/2 | pound (240 g) cherry tomatoes, halved |
| freshly ground pepper to taste |
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), Gas Mark 4. Place the pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the basil and olive oil. Spread over the crust. In another bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Crumble over the basil.
- Place the tomato halves on top. Spray with cooking spray and grate on fresh pepper to taste.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked but still keep their shape. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve warm or chilled.
| Per slice: | 143 calories (34% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 5 g total fat (1.7 g saturated fat), 18 g carbohydrate , 2 g dietary fiber, 7 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch), 1 fat |
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