HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): ZUCCHINI PIZZA

Crust:

·         3½ cups zucchini, grated coarsely

·         ¾ cup egg substitute

·         ⅓ cup whole wheat flour

·         2 TBSP grated parmesan cheese

·         1 TBSP fresh basil or ½ tsp. dry basil

·         Dash salt

·         Freshly ground black pepper

·         Cooking spray

Topping:

·         Tomato or pizza sauce

·         Sautéed mushrooms and red peppers

·         1 cup 2% and fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded and mixed together

1.      Salt the zucchini lightly and let sit for 15 minutes, then squeeze out all the excess moisture

2.      Combine all crust ingredients and spread on 9x13 inch baking dish, coated with cooking spray

3.      Bake 20-25 minutes at 350˚ until the surface is dry and firm

4.      Spray the crust with cooking spray and broil for 3-5 minutes

5.      Pile all pizza toppings on the crust and heat pizza at 350˚ for 25 minutes

Servings:  6

Serving size:  1/6 of 9x13 pan

Nutritional Information

Calories:  92

Fat:  1 g

Saturated Fat:  0 g                          

Cholesterol:  35 mg              

Sodium:  474 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  13 g            

Fiber:  3 g

Protein:  9 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD