Split English muffins make a great crust for "mini" pizzas. These yummy pizzas taste especially good with a crisp salad on the side.

½ clove garlic—minced (crushed)

4 tablespoons chopped canned tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

3 English muffins (regular or whole grain)—split in half

2 ham slices—chopped into small pieces

1/3 red pepper (capsicum)—diced

1/3 green pepper—diced

8 pitted black olives—thinly sliced

2½ oz (75g) mozzarella cheese—cut into small cubes

PREHEAT the oven to 230°C/450°F. MIX together the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, salt and pepper. SPREAD a thin layer evenly over each muffin half. ARRANGE the ham, peppers and olives evenly over each muffin half. PLACE the cubed cheese evenly on top. PLACE the pizzas on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.

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