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Pie Entree: Italian Ricotta and Cherry Tomato Pie

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 10-ounce (300 g) thin crust pizza shell
1/2 cup (10 g) chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (114 g) low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (75 g) grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons (10 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound (240 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
olive oil cooking spray
freshly ground pepper to taste




Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), Gas Mark 4. Place the pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the basil and olive oil. Spread over the crust. In another bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Crumble over the basil.
Place the tomato halves on top. Spray with cooking spray and grate on fresh pepper to taste.
Bake for 15 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked but still keep their shape. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve warm or chilled.

YIELD: 10 Slices

Per slice: 143 calories (34% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 5 g total fat (1.7 g saturated fat), 18 g carbohydrate , 2 g dietary fiber, 7 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium

Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch), 1 fat