French Asparagus, Tomato, and Red Pepper Pizza

Nutritionist’s Tip:

For a crispier pizza, bake it on a pizza stone—a heavy, round slab that simulates the brick bottoms of some commercial pizza ovens. For the best results, place the pizza stone on the lowest rack of the oven.

Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup asparagus, diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 French bread loaf, about 8 inches long, halved and cut into 4-inch pieces
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 205°C. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine asparagus, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Add garlic and gently toss to coat evenly. Place the French bread on the baking sheet. Top each piece with 1/4 cup pizza sauce and 1/4 of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
Bake until the cheese is lightly browned, and the vegetables are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving Size: 1 piece (4-inch)
Calories 265, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Total Carbohydrates 40 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Added Sugars 0 g, Protein 15 g.