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whole wheat tortilla pizzas with arugula + prosciutto

  • Author: The Clever Carrot
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4

Description

When I crave something light and quick, this is my go-to solution. It’s very simple to prepare and you’ll have delicious, crispy pizza faster than you can oder take-out. It’s much healthier for you too.


Ingredients

  • 4x 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
  • 8 tbsp. prepared tomato sauce
  • 2 c. mozzarella cheese, grated by hand
  • 4 slices of prosciutto
  • 1 handful of arugula leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. olive oil, divided

Kitchen Notes:

I prefer to use block mozzarella cheese and grate it myself. Although the pre-shredded variety is more convenient, it contains anti-caking agents which changes the overall texture. I find that it doesn’t melt as nicely. If you freeze the cheese for about 15 minutes, it will be much easier to grate.

Substitutions:

Any store-bought or homemade tomato sauce can be used. I’m partial to Trader Joe’s Three Cheese Tomato Sauce.

The next time you make a batch of tomato sauce (or have some leftover from dinner), freeze some in snack-size Ziploc bags. This way you can pull out a small amount without having to defrost a large quantity.


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 F. Grab 2 rimmed baking sheets and place them into the oven to heat up.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a small bowl. Lightly brush both sides of the tortillas- use a folded paper towel if you don’t have a brush. This makes them nice and crispy when baked.
  3. Spread 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce onto each tortilla, leaving a 1/2- inch border around the edge for your ‘crust’. Use the back of a spoon to help guide you.
  4. Top each base with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until the pizza is crisp and the cheese is melted. Rotate your pans and swap racks halfway through cooking for even browning.
  6. In a small bowl add the arugula, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss with your hands to coat.
  7. Remove the pizzas from the oven.
  8. Tear up the prosciutto slices and add to each pizza.
  9. Top with arugula salad.
  10. Serve warm.