Whole Grain-Rich Bruschetta Pizza
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:8
Whole Grain-Rich Bruschetta Pizza
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:8
- Calories per serving:
Appealing across grade levels, this pizza adds Italian-inspired variety to the K-12 menu while showcasing fresh, recognizable ingredients.
Ingredient
Bruschetta Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes, diced | 6 oz | 1 cup |
| Red onion, diced | 2 oz | 5 Tbsp |
| Olive oil | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Balsamic vinegar | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
| Garlic, minced | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Italian seasoning | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Whole Grain-Rich Parbaked Pizza Crust, 16-inch (23817000) | 1 lb 1.00 oz | 1 each |
| Pizza sauce, prepared | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Mozzarella cheese, shredded | 1 lb | 4 cups |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Basil, fresh, chopped | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Bruschetta Mixture
Add tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Italian seasoning to a medium bowl.
Stir together and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Assembly
Place frozen pizza crust on a full-size sheet pan lined with parchment paper, or a lightly greased 16-inch pizza screen.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over top of crust, leaving 1/4 to 1/2-inch of space around the edge.
Top with mozzarella cheese, and the Bruschetta Mixture; bake as directed until golden brown.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Impinger Oven |
450°F |
7-8 minutes |
Convection Oven* |
375°F |
8-13 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 4 minutes of baking.
- Finishing
Garnish with chopped basil; cut into 8 slices and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Add diced, grilled chicken to make it a Bruschetta Chicken Pizza.
For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (1 slice) = 2 oz equivalent Grain and 2 equivalent M/MA
*A serving of “whole grain-rich” food must meet portion size requirements for the Grains/Breads component as defined in FNS guidance and meet at least one of the following:
- the whole grains per serving is less than or equal to 8g,
- the product includes the FDA whole grain health claim on package, or
- product ingredient listing lists whole grain first, or second ingredient after water.
Source: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-26/pdf/2012-1010.pdf.
At least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are not available for this recipe
