Pick ‘n’ Mix Frying Pan Pizza

After a busy day out and about with a busy toddler this is a great easy meal you can have in front of them in under 15 minutes. As with any pizza, you have the freedom to choose toppings you know they and maybe one or two new or less familiar foods. Presenting new foods in a familiar way is a great way in reducing anxiety in your child encouraging them to be more likely to want to interact, try and enjoy it.

Nutrition Note: Pizzas are a fun way to introduce kids to cooking and to encourage them to try new or previously refused foods.

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Ingredients

• 2 sheets of mountain bread or 1 slice of pita bread
• 1 tbsp no added salt tomato paste
• 1-2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• Pick ‘n’ mix options: (Choose 3-4 of the following)
• ½ onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup mushrooms, finely diced
• ¼ cup finely diced capsicum
• ¼ cup finely chopped zucchini
• ¼ cup pineapple, finely chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped spinach, parsley or basil
• ½ cup finely diced ham, shredded chicken, smoked salmon or cooked lamb mince

Method

Step 1

Spread ½ the tomato paste on one slice of mountain bread, layer the second slice of pita bread on top and spread with the remaining tomato paste.
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Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. If you are using any onion, mushrooms, capsicum or zucchini add these to the pan and cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Remove the vegetables from the pan and rinse and dry your pan and return to the heat. -

Step 3

Turn on your grill to high. -

Step 4

Top your pizza base with your pick ‘n’ mix ingredients and sprinkle with the cheese. Place your pizza in the fry pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the base is crisp. -

Step 5

Place your frying pan under the grill for a further 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Cut into slices and serve. -