A fun, build-your-own pizza lunch featuring Red Gold Marinara Sauce for authentic flavor! Kids can spread the rich, tangy Red Gold marinara on whole grain flatbread, top with shredded cheese, and add pepperoni for a tasty DIY pizza experience. Served with crisp baby carrots and a fresh apple for a balanced, reimbursable meal.
Crediting
- WG = Flatbread
- M/MA = Cheese and/or Pepperoni
- 2 oz. (or 1 oz. of each)
- ½ cup Veg = RG Marinara Cup
- ¼ cup Veg = Carrots
- ½ cup Fruit = Apple
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 flatbread (whole grain preferred)
- 2 oz shredded cheese (mozzarella or blend)
- 1 oz pepperoni slices (optional)
- 2.5 oz Red Gold Nutritionally Enhanced Marinara Sauce
- ¼ cup baby carrots
- ½ cup fruit (apple or similar)
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare your workspace: Lay out the flatbread on a clean plate.
Step 2
Add sauce: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the flatbread.
Step 3
Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the sauce.
Step 4
Add protein: Place pepperoni slices over the cheese (optional).
Step 5
Enjoy sides: Serve with baby carrots and a fresh apple for a balanced meal. Optional: Warm the flatbread pizza in a microwave for 20–30 seconds if you prefer it melty.
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