Asparagus Pita Pizza Entree & Recipe

Asparagus Pita Pizza

Calorie Distribution Chart

Fat
(24.75%)

Carbs
(66.12%)

Protein
(17.45%)

calorie
distribution by type

Pizza gets a healthy makeover in this tasty lunch entrée. A whole-wheat pita serves as your crust; leaving you feeling more satisfied. Parmesan cheese and ripe tomatoes, along with olive oil, add an authentic Italian twist. At only 297 calories, you won’t feel bad having another slice of this!

Serving	Description	Fat(g)	Carbs(g)	Protein(g)	Calories
1 pita, large (6-1/2" dia)	Bread, pita, whole-wheat	1.66	35.2	6.27	170
1 cup	Asparagus	0.16	5.2	2.95	27
1 cup, chopped or sliced	Tomatoes, red, ripe, year rnd average	0.36	7.06	1.58	32
1 tsp	Oil, olive, salad or cooking	4.5	0	0	40
1 tbsp	Cheese, parmesan, grated	1.43	0.2	1.92	22
1 tbsp chopped	Onions	0.01	0.93	0.11	4
1 tsp, leaves	Spices, basil, dried	0.03	0.43	0.1	2


Total		8.15	49.02	12.94	297
% of Caloric Intake		24.75%	66.12%	17.45%	100%

Cooking Time:

5 minutes |

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Instructions:

Turn on the broiler in the oven and preheat. Take a pita and set on an oven safe plate. Top with chopped asparagus, tomatoes, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, onions and sprinkle with dried basil. Set on broiler rack in oven and watch closely to ensure it does not burn. Serve.