Pizza Muffins

2 English muffins (whole-wheat, if possible)
1 small onion
4 fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons canned tomato paste (no salt added)
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon dried oregano black pepper (optional)
4 thin slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Slice or separate the muffins into halves and place them in a toaster or toaster oven. Toast until golden brown..

While the muffins are toasting, cut the ends off of the onion and peel away the outer skin. Chop the onion into little pieces (smaller than a raisin). Wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice off the very end part of each stem. Slice the mushrooms thinly.

Make a tomato sauce by mixing the tomato paste, water, and oregano in a small bowl. Add a dash of black pepper for a spicier pizza. Top each muffin half with 1 tablespoon of the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with the onions and mushrooms and place a slice of cheese on top.

Place the pizzas under the broiler (of a stove or toaster oven), about 4 inches away from the heat. Broil until the cheese melts, about 4 or 5 minutes.

source: www.gov.mb.ca/healthyschools/foodinschools