Greet-the-Sun Breakfast Pizzas

Take Home the Taste of Summer This Fall

As the kids head back to school and the first few leaves bear their autumn colors, another summer season comes to a close. But you don't have to leave the Beach! With 150 flavorfulrecipes The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook bringsthe essence of summer to your kitchen all year long.

The newest collection of recipes from Dr. Arthur Agatston, preventive cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet, the Taste of Summer Cookbook is inspired by summer's bounty of fresh foods and contains tips for enjoying these delicious recipes for fun and healthy eating year-round.

Nothing prepares you for a busy day like a satisfying breakfast. Greet-the-Sun Breakfast Pizzas from the Taste of Summer Cookbook offer a savory blend of protein, colorful veggies, and a hint of feta. Pizza for breakfast? Why not?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Start to finish: 20 minutes

Ingredients
5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces packed spinach (4 cups)
2 (6-inch) whole-grain pitas, halved horizontally
2 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup)

Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 450°F.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Add spinach, in batches if necessary, and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Brush inside of each pita round with 1 teaspoon oil. Place pita rounds, oiled side up, on a large baking sheet and bake until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
4. Divide tomatoes and spinach evenly among pita halves, leaving an empty space in the center of each for an egg. Crack 1 egg into the center of each pita. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, return to the oven, and bake until yolks are lightly set, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese has softened, about 2 minutes more. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information:
250 calories
13 total fat (3.5 g sat)
21 g carbohydrate
13 g protein
3 g fiber
500 mg sodium

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