Happy National Pizza Day!

Happy National Pizza Day! If there has ever been a food worthy of national celebration, pizza is it. With a little creativity and out-of-the-pizza-box thinking, this delicious crowd-pleaser can easily fit into any balanced meal. To do so, consider pizza not as a final product, but as a method. Layer different crust, sauce and topping elements to make new and exciting combinations that taste like a little slice of heaven.

Choose your crust, sauce and topping/s to mix and match your pizza:

Crust

• Whole wheat pitas
• Whole wheat English muffins
• Whole wheat bagels
• Whole wheat pancakes
• Whole wheat waffles
• Portobello mushroom caps
• Bell pepper halves
• Sliced eggplant rounds
• Biscuit dough

Sauce

• Refried beans
• Greek yogurt
• Pesto
• Nut butter
• BBQ Sauce
• Tomato sauce
• Ricotta
• Salsa
• Pumpkin puree

Toppings

• Cheese: cheddar, goat, etc.
• Fruit: pomegranate arils, strawberry, mango
• Vegetables: zucchini
• Leafy greens: spinach, arugula, lettuce
• Granola
• Canned tuna
• Caramelized onions
• Jelly
• Grilled chicken