Roasted red pepper pita pizzas

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Ingredients for 4 servings

1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained (2 large peppers), plus more for garnishing pizzas, if desired
6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, plus 1 Tbs. oil
2 6 1/2-inch whole-wheat pita rounds, split apart to make 4 thin rounds
Dried oregano, for sprinkling
1/4 lb. (1 ball) fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and thinly sliced
16 small fresh basil leaves

15 min · Easy

Directions

1. Preheat oven to broil. Purée red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes and their oil in food processor 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth.

2. Place pita rounds on baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup red pepper sauce on cut side of each pita. Sprinkle with oregano, then top with mozzarella and garnish with sliced red peppers, if desired. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Scatter basil leaves over pizzas, and serve immediately.

main courses, pizza, vegetarian October 28, 2011 02:22

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