Kale, Mushroom, And Bacon Pita Pizzas Recipe

Name: Kale, Mushroom, And Bacon Pita Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6-in.) whole-wheat pitas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 center-cut bacon slices; 1 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 (8-oz.) pkg. presliced cremini mushrooms; 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes; 4 cups baby kale

Servings: persons

2 (6-in.) whole-wheat pitas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 (15-oz.) can unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 center-cut bacon slices
1 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (8-oz.) pkg. presliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
4 cups baby kale

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Split each pita in half horizontally into rounds. Arrange pita rounds on a baking sheet; broil 1 minute on each side or until toasted.
3
Place oil, rosemary, rind, juice, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and beans in the bowl of a mini food processor; process until mixture is smooth.
4
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon; crumble. Add onion and garlic to drippings in pan; saute 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add kale to pan in batches, stirring until kale wilts.
5
Spread bean mixture evenly over rough side of pita halves; top evenly with kale mixture. Sprinkle with bacon, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6-in.) whole-wheat pitas, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Kale, Mushroom, And Bacon Pita Pizzas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kale, Mushroom, And Bacon Pita Pizzas

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