MINI PEPPERONI PIZZA BITES

Ingredients

• 24 slices of good quality pepperoni or salami;
• ½ cup sweet bell pepper, thinly sliced;
• ⅓ cup tomatoes, finely chopped;
• ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce (look for a brand with natural ingredients only);
• 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped;
• 4 oz. almond cheese, sliced into cubes; (optional. Almond cheese is dairy-free and can be found in most health food stores)

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
2. Press one slice of salami or pepperoni into each muffin cup.
3. Fill each pepperoni cup with sweet peppers and tomatoes.
4. Add about 1 tsp. of sauce to each cup.
5. Add the almond cheese on top of the sauce, and sprinkle some fresh basil on top of each mini pizza.
6. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until salami is crisp.
7. Remove from the oven and serve hot.