Heart-Healthy Classic Vegetarian Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this Heart-Healthy Classic Vegetarian Pizza, a wholesome twist on a beloved favorite. Crafted with nutrient-rich whole wheat pizza dough and topped with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, this recipe is packed with vitamins and fiber while keeping saturated fat to a minimum. A light layer of low-fat mozzarella cheese provides that irresistible gooeyness, complemented by a fragrant drizzle of olive oil and dried oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil, this vegetarian delight is baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and guilt-free option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious yet indulgent meal, this pizza is your go-to recipe for heart-healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small Zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
On a floured surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza dough to your desired thickness, maintaining a circular shape. Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Sprinkle the low-fat mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce layer.
Arrange the red and yellow bell pepper slices, red onion, mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes over the cheese.
Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the assembled vegetables, and then sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper on top.
Carefully transfer the pizza with parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top before slicing.
Serve hot and enjoy your heart-healthy vegetarian pizza with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4178 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.8 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.0 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 89.5 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 874 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2605 mg | 55% | |
*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.
