Heart-Healthy Classic Mozzarella Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with our Heart-Healthy Classic Mozzarella Pizza, a guilt-free twist on a beloved favorite. Crafted with hearty whole wheat pizza dough and topped with a flavorful combination of low-sodium tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and nutrient-packed vegetables like baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper, this pizza is both wholesome and delicious. Infused with Italian seasoning, a splash of olive oil, and a hint of garlic, every bite bursts with robust flavor. Perfectly baked to achieve a golden crust and bubbling cheese, it’s finished with fresh basil for an aromatic flourish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for family dinners or a healthier indulgence. Enjoy classic pizza satisfaction without compromising your heart health!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
- 6 ounces Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easier handling.
Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil, which helps to prevent sogginess from the toppings.
Spread the low-sodium tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border for the crust.
Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into thin rounds and place them evenly over the sauce.
Rinse the baby spinach and pat dry. Distribute it evenly over the pizza.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the red bell pepper. Arrange these vegetables evenly on top of the spinach.
Mince the garlic clove and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt evenly over the entire pizza.
Carefully transfer the pizza along with the parchment paper onto the preheated oven's pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
Cut into 8 pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.4 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 3533 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.4 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.3 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 84.7 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1080 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1904 mg | 41% | |
*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.
