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Margherita Pizza with Arugula

Healthy bonus: Bone-building magnesium and calcium from arugula

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes topping for 8 individual pizzas

Ingredients

1 can (25 ounces) crushed plum tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups grated lowfat Romano
1 1/2 cups grated lowfat fontina
6 cups roughly chopped arugula
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Grilled Pizza Crust

Preparation

  1. To make sauce, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium-sized bowl. Stir well and set aside for up to 1 hour. Mix cheeses together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine arugula, remaining 2 tablespoon oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Make crust. While second side of each crust is grilling, spread 1/8 cheese mixture over cooked side of each crust; dollop each with1/3 cup sauce. (Do not spread.) Top with arugula. Rotate 3 to 4 minutes until bottom is golden brown.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 453 calories
17.8 g fat (4 g saturated fat)
54.4 g carbohydrates
22.2 g protein
5.8 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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