Pita rounds make quick pizza crusts. But topped with the classic combination of pears, walnuts and blue cheese, they’re taken to elegant heights. These pizzas are great with a green salad for a quick supper; wedges can also be served up as cocktail-hour fare.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 medium ripe pear, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 6 1/2-inch or eight 4-inch whole-wheat pita breads
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden, about 7 minutes. Stir in pear and cook, stirring often, until slightly soft and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar and pepper and continue cooking, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated and the onion is tender and coated with a dark glaze, about 2 minutes more.
3. Divide the onion-pear mixture among the pitas; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Transfer the pitas to a large baking sheet and bake until crispy and the cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 361 calories; 14 g fat (4 g sat, 4 g mono); 13 mg cholesterol; 53 g carbohydrate; 12 g protein; 8 g fiber; 543 mg sodium; 322 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Selenium (43% daily value), Fiber (33% dv), Iron (15% dv).

3 Carbohydrate Servings

Simply delicious! I will serve it as an entree next time I entertain for dinner.

Anonymous, Magog, QC

It was awesome. I didn't make enough!! Will definitely make this again. My only mistake was not having my pears quite ripe enough. To solve this I should have just cut them thinner.

Amy, Portland, OR

used gorgonzola for adults; mozzerella for the kids- everyone loved 'em- great healthy alternative to reg. pizza.

john p, Chicago, IL