By:
Hannah Gill and Andrea Figueroa
Every
summer during camp we always encourage you to try new vegetables as part of
your meals. In the spirit of “National
Nutrition Month®”today we are sharing a delicious Tortilla Pizza Recipe
that’s quick and delicious. It’s a perfect recipe to share with family and
friends and it gives us the opportunity to experience with vegetables as
toppings for our pizzas.
Here is a reminder of the Health
Benefits of Vegetables:
- Eating a diet rich in
vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk
for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
- Eating a diet rich in some
vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may protect
against certain types of cancers.
- Diets rich in foods containing
fiber, such as some vegetables and fruits, may reduce the risk of heart
disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
- Eating vegetables and fruits
rich in potassium as part of an overall healthy diet may lower blood
pressure, and may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and
help to decrease bone loss.
- Eating foods such as vegetables that are lower in calories per cup instead of some other higher-calorie food may be useful in helping to lower calorie intake
For more information on visit “National Nutrition Month®” http://www.eatright.org/nnm/#.UxjfSMzTmM8
Tortilla pizza
Ingredients:
Whole-wheat tortilla wraps
2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce
¼ cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella
Whole-wheat tortilla wraps
2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce
¼ cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella
Makes
one serving
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350F, place whole-wheat tortilla wrap on a baking tray and spread the sauce over the surface.
2. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the whole pizza
3. Place in the oven at 350F for 8-12 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Try
adding toppings to your pizza such as left over roasted vegetables to add a
portion of veggies to your evening meal or serve with a side salad.
