Mini Greek Pizza Muffins
All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2/3 cup finely chopped onion
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2/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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1/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup low-fat milk
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1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 large egg, well beaten
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
Directions
1.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
3.
Whisk whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, oregano, sugar, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl.
4.
Stir milk, feta, egg, tomato paste and olives into the onion mixture. Make a well in the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fill the prepared muffin cups two-thirds full.
5.
Bake the muffins until lightly browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Serve at room temperature or reheat at 350 degrees F.
Equipment: Mini-muffin pan with 24 (2-tablespoon) muffin cups.
Nutrition information
Calories 39, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 106 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 36 mg. Exchanges: Starch 0.5,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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