Tomato Baguette Pizza

Dinner

When my tomatoes ripen all at once, I use them up in simple recipes like this one. Cheesy baguette pizzas, served with a salad, make an ideal lunch.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), halved lengthwise
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, divided
3 medium tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onions until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute.
2. Place baguette halves on a baking sheet, cut side up; sprinkle with half the cheese and 1/2 cup basil. Top with mushroom mixture, tomatoes and remaining cheese.
3. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Cut each half into 3 portions.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 260 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.