Heart-Healthy Classic Deep Dish Pizza
Indulge in guilt-free, restaurant-quality comfort food with this Heart-Healthy Classic Deep Dish Pizza recipe, expertly crafted to balance wholesome nutrition with bold flavors. Made with a nutrient-rich whole wheat crust sweetened with a touch of honey, this deep dish delight is layered with a savory no-salt-added tomato sauce infused with oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Topped generously with vibrant veggies—including spinach, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and red onions—plus reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, this pizza proves you don't have to skimp on flavor to eat heart-healthy. Perfect for family dinners or a casual gathering, every slice is packed with fiber, protein, and satisfying flavor while being lower in fat and sodium. Ready in just under an hour, it's a mindful twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for health-conscious pizza lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 can (14 ounces) Crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Spinach, chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and yeast. Stir until the yeast dissolves, then let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour, olive oil, and salt. Stir until a dough starts to form.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, gradually adding the remaining flour if the dough is sticky, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Punch down the dough and press it into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a deep dish pizza pan, pushing it up slightly at the sides to form a crust.
In a bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes with oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Spread this sauce over the prepared dough.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Evenly distribute the spinach, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion over the cheese.
Top the vegetables with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3217 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.4 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.3 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.2 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1213 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 3423 mg | 73% | |
*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.
