Recipes:
## Speedy Pita Pizzas
### INGREDIENTS
* 6 pita breads
* 6 tablespoons marinara or pizza sauce
* 2 tablespoons chopped parsley **or** 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 bell peppers, sliced
* 1 cup sliced mushrooms
* 1/2 cup sliced black olives
* 3/4 cup sliced pepperoni
* 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
**MAKES:** 6 pizzas
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### MAKE AHEAD
For a quick snack later on, wrap prepared pizzas in foil and freeze. When ready to serve, bake foil-wrapped frozen pizzas in a **450°F** oven for **20 minutes**.
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### VARIATION
For an extra-cheesy topping, increase the mozzarella and Cheddar cheese to **1 cup each**.
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### DIRECTIONS
**1.** Preheat oven to **450°F**. Place pitas on a baking sheet. Spread each pita with **1 tablespoon** marinara sauce.
**2.** In a small bowl, combine parsley and Parmesan cheese. Divide Parmesan mixture evenly between the pita rounds.
**3.** Place the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives and pepperoni evenly on top of each pita.
**4.** Sprinkle each pita with Cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about **10 minutes**.
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### Make It Quicker
* When shredding cheese or chopping vegetables, always prepare more than you’ll need. Place unused portions in plastic bags and refrigerate for up to **4 days**.
* If you like crunchy pizza crust, broil pizzas for **2 to 3 minutes** or until crust is golden. This also speeds up the cooking time.
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