Mozzarella, ham & pesto pizzas

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1. Turn the grill to high, put the pittas on the grill rack and heat for about a minute while you slice the mozzarella into five.
2. Turn the pittas over and spread each one with 1 tsp pesto, then top with a mozzarella slice. Pile the ham on top, so it looks quite ruffled, then tear the final mozzarella slice into four, put it on top of the ham and grind over black pepper. Return to the grill for 3-4 minutes more until melted and starting to turn golden.

491 kcalories, protein 36g, carbohydrate 41g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 12g, fibre 1.6g, salt 3.34 g

These are ingredients I would often have in the house, but I wouldn't normally think of using them to make a hot snack like this. It was deceptively tasty - simple but effective - a new twist on Italian ingredients.

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• Dav

  22 January 2008

  Dav rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious as a snack or apetizer, you may need to supplement with a salad to suffice as a main dish. Nice base to try your variants with different spices.

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• Zoe

  07 March 2008

  Zoe rated and commented on this recipe

  

  i think these are nice for lunch, my daughter enjoyed making them but i dont think we will rush to make them again

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• Naomibrook

  09 March 2008

  Naomibrook commented on this recipe

  I've just had this and it was brilliant. so simple yet so nice. I probably over dosed it on the bread but it was lush! had salad with it too.

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• Michelle

  18 April 2008

  Michelle commented on this recipe

  I do this on ciabatta bread cut in half - has the crunch of a good italian pizza base without the hassle.

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• mmmfood

  23 April 2008

  mmmfood rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My 3 and 6 year old made these and ate the lot. Their Dad wanted one too! Delicious!

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• Olivia

  28 May 2008

  Olivia rated and commented on this recipe

  

  My kids and I loved this - so quick and easy after a day at work!

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• hot_pink

  21 June 2008

  hot_pink rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious and simple, would definitely make again. Just as nice with normal cheddar too.

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• Angfen

  20 August 2008

  Angfen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Simple and delicious... kids loved them!!!

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• hot_pink

  10 November 2008

  hot_pink commented on this recipe

  Great for a quick lunch, I usually do a couple with cheddar and no ham, yum!

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• ruth

  30 January 2009

  ruth rated and commented on this recipe

  

  this was nice but the pitta bread became soggy during cooking. will probably make it again.

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• bexxy

  29 May 2009

  bexxy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  these are perfect for lunch, espically on a hots summer day. i keep pittas in the freezer and the other ingredients i always have in. lovely served with salad and a glass of wine.

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Ingredients

• 4 mini pitta breads
• 150g pack mozzarella
• 4 tsp pesto
• 85g smoked wafer thin ham

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• 4 mini pitta breads
• 150g pack mozzarella
• 4 tsp pesto
• 85g smoked wafer thin ham

491 kcalories, protein 36g, carbohydrate 41g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 12g, fibre 1.6g, salt 3.34 g

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