Main Ingredients

• 4 whole wheat English muffins, split
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
• 1/4 cup finely grated carrots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach or kale
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup lean protein topping of choice (diced ham, cooked ground turkey, or shredded chicken)
• 1/2 cup mixed chopped vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)