Pita Pizza

• 2 ounces lean ground pork or ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers cooking spray
• 2 pieces six-inch pita bread
• 2 tablespoons chunky tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese

1. Combine ground meat, pepper flakes, fennel, garlic, onion and bell pepper in a nonstick frying pan. Sauté until cooked.
2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and place the pitas on it. Sprinkle with cooked meat and vegetable mixture.
3. Put 1 tablespoon tomato sauce on top of each pita. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake 400° F for 5 to 8 minutes.

• Calories: 284
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbohydrates: 34 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Cholesterol: l38 mg
• Sodium: 381 mg
• Potassium: 303 mg
• Phosphorus: 189 mg
• Calcium: 117 mg
• Fiber: 1.0 g 

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

Helpful Hints

• 1 meat
• 1 vegetable, medium potassium
• 2 starch
• 1 fat

• This Pita Pizza would go well with a piece of fruit such as an apple or pear. You might also choose to snack on a few low sodium pretzels.