Sneak a bit of protein and fiber into a kid-sized vegetarian pizza by adding mashed beans into the cheese. Perfect for the whole family. This vegetarian pizza recipe was created for Bush's® Beans by Connie Guttersen, R.D. PH.D., nutrition instructor at the Culinary Institute of America and author of "The Sonoma Diet." Recipe courtesy of "The Sonoma Diet."
Ingredients:
- 6 slices French bread, sliced about 3/4 inch thick
- olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 1 15.5 ounce can Great Northern or Cannellini beans
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread. Add a little bit of garlic to the top of each piece of bread. Toast the bread in a 400 degree oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
In a medium bowl, mash beans lightly with a fork. Add goat cheese, oregano and parsley; stir until well mixed.
Divide bean mixture among toasted bread slices. Top bean mixture with spinach and roasted peppers.
