Enjoy a low-calorie treat with endless toppings, perfect for satisfying those pizza cravings more healthily.
Pizza Toasts Recipe
Perfect as a quick lunch or a casual dinner, Pizza Toasts promises a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavors in every mouthful. This dish is both delicious and versatile, allowing for a variety of toppings to match your hunger or mood. With simple, wholesome ingredients like fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and lean ham, each bite packs a flavorful punch. The homemade pizza sauce, made from passata, tomato paste, and a blend of herbs, lays a flavorful foundation, while a drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a gourmet twist.
Ingredients
- For the quick pizza sauce:
- 4 tablespoons of passata
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- pinch of Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sweetener
- For the pizza toast:
- 2 slices (2oz/60) of whole wheat bread
- 50g/2oz of mozzarella cheese, grated or sliced
- 1 large vine tomato, sliced thinly
- half a small red onion, sliced
- 2 slices of lean ham, sliced up
- salt and black pepper
- splash of balsamic vinegar
- Spray oil
- freshly chopped Italian parsley or basil
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the pizza sauce in a bowl
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c, 400f, gas mark 6
- Lightly toast the bread.
- Spray the baking tray with low-calorie spray and add the lightly toast bread
- Spread with the pizza sauce
- Add some slithers or red onion and sliced-up ham.
- Top with the mozzarella
- Add tomato slices to the top. drizzle with a little bit of balsamic vinegar, season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake in the oven for approx 10-15 minutes until cheese has melted and the toast is crisp and golden.
- Sprinkle with some fresh chopped herbs
- Serve with your choice of sides.
- Enjoy!
Serving Suggestion
Here are some side serving suggestions for pizza toasts:
- Mixed Salad
- Perfect Oven Baked Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Butternut Squash Fries
- Garlic and Herb Potato Wedges
- Spicy Wedges
- Ranch Dressing (for the salad)
Tips and Tricks
- Although the recipe suggests wholemeal bread slices, feel free to choose any type of bread you prefer.
- The recipe recommends fresh mozzarella or a combination of cheddar and mozzarella. Select your cheese based on your taste preference and calorie goals.
- If you’re looking for non-bread crust options, there are suggestions like cauliflower crust, matza (meat-based crust), or even hash brown waffle pizza provided in the article.
- If you enjoy a dressed salad, the recipe suggests trying a homemade ranch dressing to elevate your side dish.
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