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White Bean and Spinach French bread Pizza
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Course
Main Course
Servings
6
Calories
250
kcal
Ingredients
One 12-inch long French baguette – or can substitute a ready-to-serve thin Italian pizza (12 inches in diameter
½
cup
sun-dried tomato halves
(not in oil)
1
can (15 ounce)
great northern or navy beans, drained and rinsed
2
medium cloves garlic,
finely chopped
1-2
cups
of store-bought marinara sauce
¼
teaspoon
dried oregano leaves
1
cup
firmly packed spinach leaves,
shredded
½
cup
grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Pour enough boiling water over dried tomatoes to cover. Let stand 10 minutes, drain. Cut into thin strips; set aside.
Place beans and garlic in food processor. Cover and process until smooth.
If using French bread, cut bread in half lengthwise; then cut each half crosswise into 4 pieces. Scoop out the soft center of the bread and discard.
Place the bread, scooped side up, onto the prepared baking sheet.
If using French bread, spread about 1/8 to ¼ cup of marina sauce on each piece; if using pizza crust, spread marinara sauce evenly over entire crust.
Spread about 3 tablespoons of beans over sauce if using French bread or spread all of the beans over the entire pizza crust.
Sprinkle each French bread piece evenly or pizza crust with oregano followed by spinach leaves, tomatoes, and cheese.
Bake until bread is toasted and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 12 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories – 250; Total Fat – 9 grams; Protein – 15 grams; Carbohydrate – 30 grams; Fiber – 6 grams; Sodium – 550 milligrams