Healthy Recipes

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Fresh Veggie Pizza

This recipe contains more than one type of vegetable, rich in different nutrients. Try many colors and kinds. Ingredients:
1 package low-fat crescent rolls 4 ounces non-fat cream cheese 1/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup non-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (or thyme) 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup cauliflower, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped 1/3 cup low-fat shredded cheese

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. Unroll the crescent rolls and place them on a cookie sheet to bake. Bake for 10 minutes. 3. Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and basil; mix until smooth. 4. Spread mixture on the cooled crescent rolls. 5. Sprinkle the chopped vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture. 6. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers promptly. 4 servings, two wedges each

Tips: Trying substituting whole wheat flour tortillas for crescent rolls. Use vegetables that are in season and lower in cost. Bright Ideas:

Source: Oregon State University Extension Service. For more recipes and other resources on eating well for less, see our web site at http://www.healthyrecipes.oregonstate.edu
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