Polenta Pizza with Mushrooms & Arugula Salad

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This healthy homemade pizza for two is small enough that it can be made in the toaster oven, if your toaster oven has a "broil" function.

By Lori Zanini RD, CDE

Updated on September 19, 2023

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Fiber Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 cups prepared polenta, shaped into a 6x8-inch rectangle and cooled
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups chopped mushrooms (cremini, oyster, and/or shiitake) (4 oz.)
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or a pinch of dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups arugula
¾ cup no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed
½ avocado, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Remove the reserved rectangle of polenta from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature.
Preheat broiler (or toaster oven broiler).
Heat 2 tsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, and salt.
Broil the polenta until warmed and lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with the mushroom mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tsp. oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add arugula and black beans; toss to coat. Add avocado and gently toss. Divide the salad between 2 plates.
Sprinkle the pizza with parsley, cut into 6 pieces and serve with the salad.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447	Calories
23g	Fat
45g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1/2 pizza + 1 1/4 cups salad each
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g	36%
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Vitamin A 1113IU	22%
Vitamin C 15mg	16%
Folate 85mcg	21%
Sodium 547mg	24%
Calcium 321mg	25%
Iron 4mg	20%
Magnesium 121mg	29%
Potassium 838mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Polenta Pizza with Mushrooms & Arugula Salad

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