The Great Greek Pizza

Per serving (entire recipe): 277 calories, 4.75g fat, 990mg sodium, 38g carbs, 8.5g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 19g protein

Ingredients

1/2 c chopped spinach, thawed from frozen, squeezed dry
2 tbsp crumbled fat-free feta cheese
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
1 stick light string cheese
1 whole-wheat or high-fiber pita
3 tbsp canned crushed tomatoes
2 thin slices red onion, rings separated and halved
1 tbsp sliced black olives
4 slices plum tomato
dash dried oregano or 1/4 tsp fresh oregano
Optional: salt and black pepper


Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• In a medium bowl, combine spinach, feta cheese, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
• Break string cheese into thirds and place in a blender or food processor - blend at high speed until cheese takes on a shredded or grated consistency. (Or just tear string cheese into pieces and chopped roughly.) Set aside.
• Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and lay pita in center. Spread crushed tomatoes over the pita, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Evenly top with spinach-feta mixture, and then cover with shredded/grated string cheese.
• Place onion, olive, and tomato slices on top of you "pizza," and sprinkle with oregano. 
• Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until pizza is hot and string cheese has melted.
• If you like, season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut into wedges, and enjoy!

Makes 1 serving

Hungry Girl 300 under 300, p.268-269 by Lisa Lillien