Thank goodness it’s Friday!
I have to admit that this week I was a little bummed. I don’t know if it’s because Bella cheated on Edward, or if it’s because I got rid of THIRTEEN pairs of shoes yesterday. Yes, THIRTEEN! It’s not like I ever wore them, but seriously getting rid of shoes is like throwing away memories.
So I took myself shoe shopping to make up for it.
What?
I’m a girl… it’s what we do. Anyway I feel much better now. I even made myself a cute little appetizer to start the weekend the right.
And I think that you just have to make these little pita pizzas too! They are my new favorite thing.
If you’ve never roasted berries before then now is the time to start; it’s so wonderful! The heat from the oven brings out the sugars and juice, giving you a melt in your mouth sweetness that will make you want to savor every single bite of the fruit.
Roasting berries had been on my bucket list for a while, but throwing them on a whole wheat pita and topping it with caramelized onion, mozzarella, and arugula? Completely spur of the moment and just a little bit heavenly.
I served these at a party and they disappeared in seconds!
Wearing new heels and making delicious pita pizzas with roasted berries.
Someone’s Friday just got better.
Ambitious Kitchen
Cookbook
125 Ridiculously Good For You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Cherry Pita Pizzas with Arugula
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 10 dark red cherries, pitted and halved
- 3 or 4 whole wheat pitas (I use 100 calorie pitas)
- 1 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup arugula
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss strawberries and cherries in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Spread on baking sheet and place in oven for 15 minutes.
- Heat medium saute pan over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add onions and stir frequently until onions begin to brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. Cook 1 more minute and then remove from heat and set aside.
- Place whole wheat pitas on a nonstick baking sheet. Brush pitas with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Evenly distribute roasted strawberries and cherries, cheese, onions onto pitas. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees or until edges of pitas begin to turn golden brown.
- Top each pita with arugula and cut into triangles. Drizzle with addition balsamic vinegar and top with fresh black pepper and salt if desired. Serves 2-4.
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O wow, Monique these look fabulous! I NEED to serve these at my next dinner party, I love the roasted strawberries!
Haha and I’m so sorry for your loss… I don’t think i could do that… I still have heels from high school shoved in my closet 🙂 Please don’t judge….
My week did not start off that well too…perhaps it is the scorching heat that burns me out very early. You are throwing out thirteen pairs? Wow! I am sure, it is really hard to say goodbye to those feet buddies,but then if it means getting a new set of thirteen pairs, and creating new memories…I am all for it!
I am excited to try these mini pizza treats…I adore strawberries on a pita bread. Looks yummy!
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This is just my kind of pizza!
Thirteen pairs of shoes? I think I only own thirteen pairs, LOL! I love the flavor combination in your mini pizzas. I especially love the Arugula, it is one of my favorites. Beautiful, Take care, Terra
This looks so fabulous! I always want to try strawberry pizzas! But my boyfriend won`t help me eat them since there isn`t any meat! LOL
Make him! 🙂
Looks delish! Was just about to prep veggie-ful pizza's for my family's dinner. Glad to stop buy and see this! : )