Mini Mediterranean Pizzas

By calypan

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches), cut in half horizontally
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced
• 12 Greek pitted olives, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-9 minutes or until thickened.
• Place pita halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Top with meat mixture, tomato, spinach and olives. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Yield: 4 servings.