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Tomato Lovers' Pita Pizza

Here's pizza with a twist--a delicious veggie pizza made with pizza hummus on pita bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-2 whole wheat pita bread
  • 1/2 cup Pizza Hummus

Pizza Toppings

  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives drained
  • 1/3 cup sliced onion rings
  • 1/2 cup red pepper slices
  • 2 tbsp snipped chives (optional)

Pizza Hummus

  • 2 cups chickpeas, drained
  • 1 3/4 - 2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup marinara (see recipe below)
  • 3-4 tbsp New-Start ketchup (see recipe below)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2-3 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1-2 tsp salt or salt substitute
  • 1-2 tbsp tahini (optional)

Basil Marinara Sauce

  • 3 tbsp water or vegetable broth
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 28 oz can whole or crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt or salt substitute to taste

HealthBites Ketchup

  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp salt or salt substitute

Instructions

Pizza Hummus

  • Add drained chickpeas to your blender or food processor.
  • Add all liquid ingredients--water, lemon juice, marinara, ketchup, and tomato paste. Blend well. Add additional water, as needed, to keep machine processing.
  • Add tahini (if desired) and nutritional yeast flakes along with seasonings. Blend til mixed in and smooth.

Basil Marinara Sauce

  • Add water or broth with the minced garlic to a skillet. Saute' for a few minutes, until onion becomes translucent. Stir occasionally.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Turn down heat to medium heat; cook for about 10-15 minutes, until marinara begins to thicken.

HealthBites Ketchup

  • Combine the tomato paste, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl.
  • Mix together until the tomatoes blend with the liquids.
  • Stir in the sweetener.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

CHEF'S NOTES
  • Additions for pizza toppings: sliced mushrooms, chopped pineapple, chopped broccoli florets, sliced zucchini, sliced tomatoes, baby spinach, etc.
  • Gluten Free Pizzas can be made by using gluten free flatbreads.
  • Omit tahini for a reduced fat hummus. I have used it both ways and they are both delicious.
  • You can make the marinara and the ketchup ahead of time to make these pizzas quick and easy. Marinara is a basic ingredient I keep on hand. It can also be frozen and then thawed when you need it. The ketchup can be too.