The best way to turn pizza into a healthy meal is by making it yourself. If you have ever made your own pizza you know that the tedious part is making your own crust. Which is why I was so excited when I recently found a recipe that eliminates the need to make the crust by substituting in whole grain tortillas! How wonderful is that!
Ingredients:
- Whole grain tortillas
- Low sodium tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Toppings of your choice. We chose red and green peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Top tortilla with tomato sauce, cheese, italian seasoning, and toppings of your choosing.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Short on time? Try microwaving it!
Not only is this a great way to eat your vegetables (and get your kids to eat theirs), but at about 175 calories per pizza (depending on the calorie count of your tortilla and the toppings that you choose) it will help you keep that slim and trim waistline too! :)
This blog is about living a healthy life in order to keep kicking to age 100-and by kicking I mean retaining the quality of life that I enjoy currently. Just because we age does not mean we have to get old! As a physical therapist, massage therapist, and a runner who transformed myself from a size 18 after having my son back to a size 6, I would love to share my knowledge with anyone who cares to listen...err...read. It is my hope that others will read this blog and take control of their health.