Heart-Healthy Caprese Pizza
Elevate pizza night with this Heart-Healthy Caprese Pizza, a delicious and wholesome twist on the Italian classic! Crafted with a whole wheat crust, this recipe offers a nutritious base while delivering bold flavors with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomato slices, and vibrant basil leaves. Enhanced by a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a hint of garlic infused into olive oil, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make pizza is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal that’s packed with heart-healthy ingredients. Whether you’re hosting friends or indulging in a solo dinner, this guilt-free Caprese pizza promises a wonderful balance of taste and wellness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made crust (12-inch) Whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 4 ounces, sliced thin Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 medium, sliced Fresh tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
- 0.5 cup, loosely packed Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a large baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
Brush the crust with the olive oil.
Evenly distribute the minced garlic over the crust.
Arrange the slices of fresh mozzarella cheese evenly across the pizza, leaving a small border around the edges.
Arrange the tomato slices evenly over the cheese.
Lightly sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the entire pizza to enhance the flavors.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the baked pizza for additional flavor.
Scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top, allowing their aroma to enhance the pizza.
Slice and serve the pizza warm, enjoying a heart-healthy twist on a classic favorite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.3 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2920 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.4 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1388 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
