Heart-Healthy Homemade Pizza
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with our *Heart-Healthy Homemade Pizza*! Crafted with a wholesome whole wheat crust, this recipe skips the guilt and amps up the goodness with low-sodium tomato sauce, heart-healthy olive oil, and vibrant, nutrient-packed toppings like spinach, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and red onions. A sprinkle of low-fat mozzarella cheese adds just the right touch of indulgence without compromising your wellness goals. Ready in under an hour, this pizza is a guilt-free treat that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether you're feeding a family or meal prepping for the week, this veggie-loaded, oven-baked delight will quickly become a nutritious favorite! Perfect for those searching for a healthy pizza alternative, it proves you can enjoy pizza night and prioritize heart health at the same time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 packet Instant yeast
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt. Stir to mix.
Dissolve the instant yeast in warm water, then add olive oil. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired crust thickness.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium tomato sauce with garlic powder and dried oregano, then spread the sauce evenly over the dough.
Top the pizza with fresh spinach leaves, sliced red bell pepper, mushrooms, and thinly sliced red onion.
Sprinkle the low-fat mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the vegetables.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before topping with fresh basil.
Slice and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2330 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.5 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.5 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.8 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 855 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2921 mg | 62% | |
*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.
