Rice-based salsa pizza

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

600g cooked long-grain rice
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup tomato purée*
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
½ cup freshly grated reduced-fat cheese
olive spray oil
300g jar salsa sauce*
150g chopped cooked meat such as lean chicken, pork or beef
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup leftover mixed vegetables
*NOTE: Ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate that although this ingredient is usually gluten-free, it's wise to check the label to be sure as product ingredients can vary and formulations can change.

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Place rice in a large bowl. Add spring onions, eggs, purée, herbs and one-third of the cheese. Mix well.

2 Divide mixture into 4 even portions. With hands, flatten and shape into pizza bases. Place on a lightly greased baking tray.

3 Oven-bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove rice bases from oven. Top with salsa, meat, mushrooms, vegetables and the remaining cheese.

4 Spray with a little oil and bake for 10 more minutes. Scatter with fresh basil to serve.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 411 cal

Kilojoules 1720 kJ

Protein 26 g

Total fat 16 g

Saturated fat 7 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 6 g

Dietary fibre 4 g

Sodium 390 mg

Calcium 320 mg

Iron 2.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.