Super-quick cheating pizza
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This super-quick pizza recipe can be rustled up in less than 10 minutes and tastes delicious, either with fresh summer tomatoes or a quick can of Italian chopped tomatoes. Fresh spinach or rocket makes this an easy, quick, healthy treat. See the variations for options with kale, courgette (zucchini) or peas! |
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Ingredients
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Makes 1 pizza - it's a fab recipe, you might want more than one!
1 tortilla bread
3 tablespoons tinned tomatoes (drained and chopped) or 8-10 cherry tomatoes, squashed
25g Cheddar cheese (grated)
Fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme leaves
A splash of olive oil
A handful fresh spinach leaves, rocket leaves or finely shredded kale
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Method
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- Pre-heat the grill while you're preparing the tomatoes.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and then add the tortilla. Cook for 1-2 minutes, to crisp the base.
- Put the tortilla on the grill pan, top with the tomatoes and the cheese. Add the herbs and the spinach / rocket / kale.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes - watch the tortilla doesn't burn.
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Time From Cupboard-To-Table
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10 mins |
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Notes & Variations on
Super-quick cheating pizza
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The sky's the limit! Just keep the toppings light and quick to cook.
Fresh peas would look (and taste) great.
Or you could try very finely shredded kale leaves, or thin slices of courgette (zucchini) when they're in season. |
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