Pizza Minis

on Friday, April 24, 2009


Ingredients:

1 whole wheat English muffins, sliced
1/4 cup marinara sauce/ home made pizza sauce
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced black olives
4-5 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup red onions
1/4 cup jelepnios
1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
3 tbs olive oil/ vegetable oil



Method:

- Take a bowl and mix up all the toppings together to top one each muffin bread slice.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Place English muffins on a baking sheet lines with aluminum foil. spread marinara sauce and the toppings on each muffin slice gently.
- Sprinkle with cheese add little oil on each muffin and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Your yummy yummy pizza minis ready.It's a very good snack for kids as well as others.
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Home made basic pizza sauce recipe

Ingredients

1 can (28-ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in juice
1 small white or sweet onion, finely diced and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch salt
Pinch fresh ground black pepper
Pinch sugar, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute

Directions

- Empty the contents of the tomato can in a mixing bowl and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork or your hands, leaving them just a little chunky.
- In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepot, add the olive oil, over a medium high flame and heat a little.
- Add the onions and saute until slightly translucent.
- Add the garlic and saute about a minute until golden.
- Quickly add the crushed tomatoes to the mix. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano(or you can skip those if dont have).
- You can add a touch of sugar if desired or if tomatoes are tart.
- Simmer on a low flame, stirring often for at least 15 minutes.
- If not using right away, cool down and store in airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week.

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