Cheesy Tomato and Bell Pepper Pizzas

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 packages (10 oz each) prebaked Italian pizza crusts (6 inch) or 6 pita breads (6 inch)
  • 6 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) or regular cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
  • 6 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
  • 3/4 cup 1/2-inch pieces yellow bell pepper
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 450°F. On ungreased large cookie sheet, place pizza crusts.
  • 2
    Spread cream cheese on pizza crusts to within 1/4 inch of edges. Gently spread pesto over cream cheese. Top with tomatoes, bell pepper and onions. Sprinkle with basil and both cheeses.
  • 3
    Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until cheeses are melted.

  • Keep prebaked pizza crusts or pita bread on hand for impromptu meals and snacks. You can top them a thousand ways to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Pizza
Calories
640
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
39%
Saturated Fat
10g
48%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
1010mg
42%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
82g
27%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
3g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
5 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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