White Bean, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

Ingredients:
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 15-oz. can Great Northern or Navy beans, drained
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 10-oz. thin crust pre-made pizza crust (such as "Boboli")
1 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup shredded, reduced-fat, Mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and pour boiling water over them enough to just cover and let stand for 10 minutes to soften them. Drain well then chop into thin strips.

3. Place beans, garlic and oregano in a food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.

4. Spread bean paste over surface of pizza crust.

5. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and cheese.

6. Place pizza on an ungreased cookie sheet or pizza pan and bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving:
(1/6 of pizza or 143 grams): 261 calories, 45 calories from fat, 5 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 6 milligrams cholesterol, 419 milligrams sodium, 42 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams dietary fiber, 1 gram sugars, 14 grams protein, 8% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 30% Calcium, 20% Iron.

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Recipe submitted by: - Public Health of Seattle & King County: Reprinted with permission. http://www.metrokc.gov