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(NAPSI)-Pineapple Passion Fruit Pizza serves
up a variety of colorful fruits all in one kid-friendly dish. At 5 A Day we
believe it's easy for children and adults to include 5 to 9 servings of
fruits and vegetables a day by using our Color Way Guide. Fruits and
vegetables are divided into five groups-blue/purple, green, white,
yellow/orange and red. Every day you choose a variety of fruits and
vegetables from these groups. Pineapple Passion Fruit Pizza features fruits
from all five groups-blueberries and raisins, honeydew, banana, pineapple
and apricots, and strawberries and cherries.
As a key member of the yellow/orange group,
pineapple contains varying amounts of health-promoting antioxidants
including vitamin C. This workhorse vitamin helps absorb iron from plant
sources, keep gums and immune systems healthy and heal cuts and wounds-all
big pluses for active, growing children. Two slices of pineapple contain 60
calories and supply 25 percent of the daily value of vitamin C. Del Monte
Gold pineapple has a sweeter flavor and richer color compared to the
traditional tangier pineapple types and a two-slice serving contains an
amazing 150 percent of the daily value of vitamin C.
Pineapple was discovered by Columbus who
said it "astonished and delighted" him. Today, children are discovering new
ways to enjoy sweet, juicy pineapple just as Columbus did. Dip pineapple
chunks in yogurt, make an open-faced sandwich with lean ham and a slice of
broiled fresh pineapple, and add fresh pineapple to fruit smoothies or stir
into angel hair pasta with shrimp just before serving.
To cut a pineapple, cut or twist off the
crown, trim the ends, cut in half, then quarters lengthwise, remove the core
and cut into bite-size pieces. Pineapples are available all year.
Select pineapples with crown leaves that
are fresh and green. The pineapple should be fragrant, heavy and symmetrical
in size.
Store pineapples in your refrigerator and
use immediately.
For more recipes and information about
fresh pineapple, visit
www.freshdelmonte.com and for more information about 5 A Day The Color
Way visit www.5aday.org and
www.aboutproduce.com.
Pineapple Passion Fruit Pizza
1 prepared thin-crust 12" pizza crust
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Del Monte® banana, peeled and sliced
4 cups assorted fresh fruit, sliced: Del Monte® pineapple slices,
blueberries, strawberries, apricots, Del Monte® honeydew and cherries
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
Non-stick cooking spray
Spray 12-inch pizza pan with non-stick
spray. Place crust on pizza pan and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Cool.
Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over cooled crust.
Arrange banana slices in layer over cream cheese mixture. Arrange remaining
fruit slices in circles on bananas, varying colors and shapes. Sprinkle with
raisins and pistachios. Cut into 8 wedges. Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional information per serving:
calories: 244, total fat: 3.8g, saturated fat: 0.3g, % calories from fat:
14%, protein: 9g, carbohydrates: 45g, cholesterol: 4mg, dietary fiber: 3g,
sodium: 413mg |
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