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Make it Myself Pizza

Equipment

  • oven or toaster oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

Farmers Market Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp chopped vegetables Vegetable suggestions include red or green bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, and onions.

Grocery Store Ingredients

  • 1 whole-wheat English muffin, lightly toasted
  • 2 tbsp pasta sauce
  • 2-4 tbsp mozzarella cheese, grated

Instructions

  • Gently wash produce under cool, running water.
  • Chop into small pieces.
  • Split English muffin and toast lightly.
  • Spread 1 tbsp of pasta sauce on top of each English muffin half.
  • Sprinkle 1-2 tbsp mozzarella cheese on each half.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped vegetables on each half.
  • Bake in the oven or toaster oven at 425 degrees, or in the microwave on high until cheese melts.

Notes

Substitutions
  • English Muffin: Any type of English muffin or Naan flatbread can be used.
  • Vegetables: Any combination of raw or cooked vegetables can be used.
*Adapted from; Make it Myself Pizza, University of Maryland Extension-SNAP-Ed, eatsmart.umd.edu and Make it Myself Pizza from the University of Illinois Extension Eat.Move.Save.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.