Whole Grain-Rich Mini Pizzas
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Whole Grain-Rich Mini Pizzas

Whole Grain-Rich Mini Pizzas

Whole-grain biscuits become the tasty base for tempting mini pizzas topped with fresh bell peppers, turkey sausage and mozzarella.

Servings: 11 servings (1 serving = 3 pizzas)
Crusts
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Sauce
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Tomato sauce, canned, low sodium
10 oz
1 cup
Diced tomatoes, canned, low sodium
3 oz
1/3 cup
Onions, chopped, sautéed
2 oz
1/3 cup
Garlic, fresh, chopped, sautéed
1 oz
2 Tbsp
Herbs de Provence, chopped
1 Tbsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Mozzarella cheese, low fat, shredded
1 lb
4 cups
Green bell peppers, diced, sautéed
8 oz
1 1/3 cups
Turkey sausage, low sodium, cooked, crumbled
11 oz
2 cups
Finishing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Tomatoes, fresh, diced
8 oz
1 1/4 cups
Crust
  1. Thaw biscuit dough, covered either at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or refrigerated overnight.
  2. Cut biscuit dough into 3 equal parts; roll on a flour-dusted bench to 1/8-inch thick rounds using a flour-dusted rolling pin.
  3. Place on parchment-lined sheet pan; prick small holes on the entire surface of the pizza crust with a fork.
  4. Bake as directed and allow crusts to cool before assembly. 
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
350°F
5-7 minutes
Standard Oven
400°F
9-11 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
Sauce
  1. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic, and herbs in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until combined; cover and refrigerate until needed.
Assembly
  1. Place cooled Crusts on parchment-lined pan; spread approx. 1 Tbsp Sauce to within 1/4-inch from edge.
  2. Top with 1 Tbsp cheese, 1 1/2 tsp sautéed green peppers and 1 tsp cooked sausage.
  3. Bake as directed.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
375°F
5-7 minutes
Standard Oven
425°F
11-13 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
Finishing
  1. Garnish with 1 1/2 tsp fresh tomatoes and serve warm.

  • Note: A serving of “whole grain-rich” food must meet portion size requirements for the Grains/Breads component as defined in FNS guidance and meet at least one of the following: (a) the whole grains per serving is less than or equal to 8g, (b) the product includes the FDA whole grain health claim on package, or (c) product ingredient listing lists whole grain first, or second ingredient after water. Source: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-26/pdf/2012-1010.pdf. At least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily.

  • Use diced ham and pineapple to make Hawaiian pizzas.

  • For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (3 pizzas) = 2 oz equivalent Grain, 2 M/MA

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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
3 pizzas
% Daily Value
Exchanges:
Free
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.
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