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French bread pizza

Recipe Information

Description:
French bread pizza is a delicious Italian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Bread
Category Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup asparagus, diced

  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced

  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

  • 1 loaf French bread, halved, cut into 4-inch sections (four slices of bread total)

  • 1 cup pizza sauce

  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

  • Combine the asparagus, tomatoes, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl, tossing to coat the fruit and vegetables with garlic.

  • Place the slides of bread onto the baking sheet, and top each slice of bread with equal portions of the pizza sauce, vegetable mixture, and mozzarella cheese.

  • Place baking sheet in over and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese becomes lightly browned and the vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 252 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 18mg

  • Sodium: 650mg

  • Carbohydrate: 36g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 13g