Avocado Pita 'Pizza' {recipe}

I love avocado.  I'm pretty sure my love for it developed while I was pregnant.  I could have eaten these little things EVERY day.  These would make a great lunch, or a light dinner.  I love to make them when I really don't feel like cooking (not to mention.. they are GOOD for you).

I hope you try this one - it's worth the small amount of time it takes to prepare.  :)

Avocado Pita 'Pizza'

•  2 whole pita breads
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium (ripe) avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. hot sauce (or more to your liking)
• 1/2 lb. cooked chicken, shredded or cut in strips (I used my rotisserie chicken that I freeze)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 cups or so Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese
• pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Brush one side of each pita with olive oil.  Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned and crisp.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, garlic powder and hot sauce.  Spread over pitas.  Layer with the chicken, tomato and cheese.  Bake 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Add pepper to taste.  Makes 2 servings.