Create a wholesome and delicious baby-friendly pizza by using a soft whole-grain crust, spread with a thin layer of homemade tomato sauce. Top it with small, finely chopped green peppers and mushrooms, providing essential nutrients and introducing your little one to a variety of flavors and textures.
Source:
Pumpkin Post and Banana Beat Newsletters
University of Massachusetts Extension
Nutrition Education Program
Ingredients
Mushrooms
1/4 cup
Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup
Green bell pepper
1/4 cup
Pizza sauce
1/2 cup
Bread (Italian or Baguette)
1/4 piece
Steps
1.
Wash hands with soap and water.
2.
Toast the bread or English muffin until slightly brown.
3.
Top bread or muffin with pizza sauce, vegetables and low-fat cheese.
4.
Sprinkle with Italian seasonings as desired.
5.
Return bread to toaster oven (or regular oven preheated to 350 °F).
6.
Heat until cheese melts.
Anytime Pizza
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Complexity
Medium
Time
15
Min
Servings
2
Main dishes
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