May 11 - Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
| Nutritional Analysis per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Glycemic Index | 33 |
| Glycemic Load | 6 |
| Calories | 256 |
| Protein | 16 grams |
| Animal Protein | 13 |
| Vegetable Protein | 3 |
| Carbohydrates | 21 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Net Carbohydrate | 17 grams |
| Fat | 12 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Cholesterol | 34 mg |
| Sodium | 328 mg |
| Exchanges | 1 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat |
Each month we will feature a recipe from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals written by Lucy Beale, Barbara Forsberg and Joan Clark, MS, RD, CDE.
Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 6
Serving Size: 1 (6-inch) whole-weat tortilla with 2/3 cup fillin
Ingredients
- 1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, packied in water, well drained and rinsed, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- 1/3 cup finely shaved parmesan cheese
- 6 (6-inch) whole-weat tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
- 1/3 cup chopped (cored and seeded) red bell pepper
- 2 TB. pine nuts
Spray grill rack with cooking spray. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill, with the rack placed 4 to 6 inches above heat, or preheat the broiler and place broiler rack 4 to 6 inches from heat. In medium bowl, combine artichokes, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 of Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Spread artichoke mixture over tortillas. Top with equal portions chicken, bell pepper, remaining cheese, and pine nuts. When ready to cook, place tortilla pizzas on grill or broiler and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Palate Preview
Artichokes make all meals special. They are wonderful on this chicken pizza. They add a unique flavor doing with the pine nuts and always make a meal more festive.
