Margherite Lavash Pizza Recipe

Italy meets the Middle East and the result is light and healthy! Using a nice whole wheat lavash bread and a few other simple ingredients, you can easily create your own light and crispy pizza. If you are a thin crust lover, then this is a great alternative, and much healthier than your average traditional pizza. As always, make sure to start with fresh ingredients to maximize the flavor.

Margherite Lavash Pizza

Ingredients

• One large whole wheat lavash wrap
• 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, slice in 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 tomato thinly sliced
• 4-6 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees
2. Place the lavash bread onto a baking sheet and evenly spread olive oil onto the lavash
3. Thinly layer half of the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese over lavash
4. Evenly disperse tomato slices and fresh mozzarella slices over the lavash
5. Sprinkle basil and remaining cheese evenly over your lavash pizza
6. Bake for 15 minutes and then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is a nice light golden brown
7. Cut into squares and serve immediately