Serves: 12|Prep: 25 minCook: 20 min
Serves: 12|Prep: 25 minCook: 20 min
When it comes to fussy eaters, after veggies, protein is generally the hardest food group. Starting with a food or texture children are already familiar with helps. This was the inspiration behind the Wholesome Child chicken-based mini pizzas. Most children are willing to try ‘pizza’ and in this case don’t realise that the base is actually a protein packed hit!
Ingredients
Method
| FOR THE BASES | |
| 500 g chicken mince | |
| 2 cups (200 g) grated mozzarella cheese | |
| 1 egg | |
| 1 tbs dried oregano leaves | |
| 1 tsp sea salt | |
| ¼ tsp pepper | |
| FOR THE BROCCOLI & SPINACH PESTO | |
| ½ head of broccoli, stalk removed | |
| 100g baby spinach leaves | |
| 1 bunch basil leaves | |
| 1 cup (60g) finely grated parmesan cheese | |
| 1 small garlic clove, minced | |
| ½ cup olive oil | |
| FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE | |
| 1 cup tomato passata | |
| 1 garlic clove, minced | |
| 1 medium-sized zucchini, trimmed and chopped | |
| 1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and chopped | |
| Toppings of choice like mushrooms, pineapple, capsicum, halved baby tomatoes, baby bocconcini, basil, mozzarella … | |
| Equipment | |
| Blender |
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. |
| 2. | Combine the chicken, mozzarella, egg, oregano, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl, squishing the mixture to break up the mozzarella. Roll into 12 balls. |
| 3. | Flatten a ball on the lined tray to form a 9cm circle. Repeat with remaining balls. |
| 4. | Bake for 12-15 mins, swapping the trays around half way through cooking. Remove from the oven. |
| 5. | Make the pesto by adding the broccoli, baby spinach, basil, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to a blender. Process until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 6. | Make the tomato sauce by adding the passata, garlic, zucchini and olive carrot to a blender. Process until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 7. | Spoon a tablespoon of sauce over each base, top with toppings of choice. Return to the oven for 5-8 mins until the cheese is bubbling and golden. |
