Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta

Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta

Pizza isn't entirely off limits on The South Beach Diet™. In fact, if it's piled high with a variety of vegetables, it can be a sensible option for dinner. Just choose a whole wheat crust whenever possible — and make sure you don't overindulge. The next time you're planning a backyard barbecue, try this Phase 3 recipe, which can be made on the grill.

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat
1/2 cup prepared pesto
4 ripe plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn

Source: Diet Recipe

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Feta Crisps

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Feta Crisps

Serves 24

Ingredients

Topping
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 large black olives, or 10 small black olives, pitted and chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh rosemary leaves to garnish

Pita Crisps
1 1/2 whole-wheat pita rounds
1 medium garlic clove, smashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, toss tomatoes with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, until softened, shaking pan occasionally. Keep oven at 350°F. In small cup, stir smashed garlic into oil. Cut 1 pita into 8 even double-layer triangles. Separate each triangle into 2 wedges. Repeat with half of another pita, for a total of 24 wedges. Place pitas, split-side up in a single layer, on a baking sheet. Brush with garlic oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 7 minutes, until crisp and golden. Cool. Top crisps with tomatoes, feta, and olives. Garnish with a rosemary leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Make-Ahead Tip
Pita crisps can be made 1 day ahead. Store crisps, tightly covered, at room temperature. Roast tomatoes 4 hours ahead. Store at room temperature.

Nutritional Information:
22 calories
1.3 g total fat (0.4 g sat)
180 mg cholesterol
2 g carbohydrate
0.7 g protein
0.3 g fiber
49.5 mg sodium

Source: Daily Diet Dish Tips