Heart-Healthy Cheese Focaccia
Indulge in the wholesome delight of Heart-Healthy Cheese Focaccia, where traditional Italian bread meets nutritious, guilt-free ingredients. This mouthwatering recipe features a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, resulting in a perfectly balanced, hearty crust. Topped with luscious reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, aromatic fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and basil, and the subtle sweetness of caramelized red onion, each bite is a symphony of flavors. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ensures a golden, crisp finish, while honey adds a hint of natural sweetness to the dough. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or pairing with a fresh salad, this high-fiber, low-fat focaccia is as heart-healthy as it is delicious. Whether you're baking for a midday snack or a gourmet side dish, this easy-to-follow recipe is guaranteed to elevate your homemade bread game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 0.5 red onion
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.
Add the instant yeast, warm water, olive oil, honey, and salt to the flour mixture.
Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl, turning to coat.
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Stretch it gently into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Drizzle the top of the dough with a bit more olive oil.
Press your fingers into the dough to create subtle dimples across the surface.
Evenly spread the reduced-fat mozzarella cheese over the dough.
Sprinkle the chopped rosemary, thyme, and basil evenly on top.
Thinly slice the red onion and distribute evenly over the cheese and herbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.9 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 4269 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.9 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 86.3 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1076 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1329 mg | 28% | |
*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.
