Clean Eating Pita Pizza

Whole Wheat Pita Pizza  

My mouth is watering thinking about this tasty, clean-eating meal! I have used this recipe for lunch, a snack to split between my kids and me. Or at supper time...we can all make our own pizzas or make a few different ones and get a variety!

Thin pizza is my favorite and this is a perfect replica that will satisfy your pizza craving without sacrificing your goals!!

Ingredients:

whole wheat pita

olive oil

Italian seasoning

tomato sauce (This is the recipe I use!)

Toppings:  Pretty much throw whatever you are into up there!  

·         spinach (steamed or raw)

·         mushrooms (sauteed or raw)

·         onions (cooked or raw)

·         bell peppers

·         olives

·         cooked turkey sausage

·         mozzarella cheese

·         tomatoes

·         feta

Directions:

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place whole wheat pita on a baking sheet. Brush on olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning. Bake in oven to get toasty about 5 minutes. This makes your crust extra toasty. If you don't like crunchy toast, skip this step and move on to toppings. Spread tomato sauce on your crust. Add toppings!  Get creative!! My typical toppings are onions, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese.  Put your pizza in the oven and cook for about 8-10 minutes until done.

Enjoy a guilt free pizza!!

Clean Eating Bell Pepper Nachos

Clean Eating Bell Pepper Nachos

 This recipe is an awesome one for weekly meal prep lunches or a quick supper!

Clean Taco Meat (I use this recipe.)

3 bell peppers

black beans (rinsed and drained)

1 Tbsp greek yogurt  each serving

1 Tbsp cheese each serving

Use this recipe to prepare your meat. Cut your bell peppers into chip-sized chunks perfect for scooping.

On your plate, add your meat, top with black beans, cheese and greek yogurt. Use the chip-sized bell pepper to scoop!  

Enjoy!

Clean Eating Taco Meat

Clean Eating Taco Meat 

Taco meat is one of my favorite meal prep meats. It is super delicious and you can do so much with it!  

This recipe makes about 4 servings.

Ingredients:

olive oil spray

1 lb ground meat (I used turkey or chicken; whichever is available)

1/4 cup water

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

In a large pan, cover with cooking spray. Add meat and cook on medium heat until done. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer on low until the water and spices absorb into the meat.

Enjoy in tacos, nachos, or salad!

Quick tip: Make a double batch for meal prep or freeze for another day you're short on time!

Clean Eating Tomato Sauce

Clean Eating Tomato Sauce

I discovered this recipe when I first learned about clean eating. The original recipe is from Eating Well where it was used in the Spaghetti Squash and Meatball recipe. I tried it and really liked it but it gave my husband heartburn so I modified it to better fit our family's tastes.  I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 tsp olive oil

1 Tbsp minced garlic

1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes - no salt added

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 cayenne pepper

Directions:

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil. Allow to heat up.  Add minced garlic and cook it until fragrant; about a minute or so.  Stir in crushed tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and sugar. Stir well. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Enjoy over spaghetti squash or as a topping on whole wheat pita pizza!

** You can make a double batch and freeze what's left over for another quick meal!