PRONTO MINI PIZZAS

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"These quick savory pizzas on pita bread crusts are an excellent snack anytime," informs Debbi Smith of Crossett, Arkansas. "I also serve them as a light meal on busy days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 pita breads
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a skillet, cook the meat, mushroom, green pepper, onion and garlic until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, fennel, salt and oregano. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. , Meanwhile, warm pitas in microwave. Top each with meat mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Microwave or broil until cheese is melted. Cut into quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1059mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.