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Cranberry Bean Pizza

INGREDIENTS
1 (15-ounce) can Cranberry Beans, rinsed and drained
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup fresh mushroom, sliced
1 (15-inch) prebaked pizza crust
3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 Italian plum tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, shredded

PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Sauté zucchini, onion, and mushrooms in a nonstick pan, using nonfat cooking spray for about 3 minutes.

Place prebaked crust on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread cream cheese on crust. Top with Cranberry Beans, vegetables, and basil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)
Servings per recipe: 4
Serving size: 1/4 of pizza
Calories: 324
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Protein: 16g
Fiber: 6g
Sodium: 616mg (443mg if using dry beans)

FOOD EXCHANGES
2 starch/bread
2 lean meat
1 fruit

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