HEAlthy eating
Rocket, Pumpkin & Feta Pizza
recipe by
suzannah smart // smart dietetics
This recipe has been developed by Suzannah Smart of Smart Dietetics, in conjunction with The Co-op’s ‘A Healthy Choice’ campaign.
Everything you need for this recipe can be found in-store locally at Barossa Fresh Foodland or ordered for pickup or delivery to your door via our online store.
Ingredients
- 800g pumpkin (skin on), seeds removed and cut in to 2cm cubes (or equivalent amount of leftover roast pumpkin)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 wholegrain wraps
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 200g feta
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1 large chilli, thinly sliced (seeds removed if you prefer less heat)
- 2 cups rocket
Method
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Line several baking trays with baking paper.
- Toss pumpkin in olive oil then spread on one baking tray. Roast for about 30 minutes, until cooked.
- Place wraps on baking trays, then spread pesto evenly across each wrap. Top with pumpkin, crumbled feta and spring onions. Place in oven and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Serve pizzas topped with chilli and rocket.
The benefits of eating healthy
Some of the many benefits you can expect to experience by eating well and moving more include:
- improved energy, sleep and mental health
- reduced risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia
- improved management of blood sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure (with less reliance on medications)
- lower your risk of developing a variety of different cancers
- better gut health and microbiome
- healthier hair, skin, nails and teeth
- a stronger immune system
