Heart-Healthy Mini Pizzas
Discover the joy of guilt-free indulgence with these heart-healthy mini pizzas, a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition! Crafted on whole wheat English muffins and topped with vibrant veggies like bell peppers, baby spinach, and black olives, these bite-sized delights are low in sodium and high in wholesome goodness. A touch of olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano adds aromatic depth, while melted low-fat mozzarella makes them deliciously satisfying. Ready in under 30 minutes, these easy-to-make pizzas are ideal for family dinners, appetizer platters, or kid-friendly snacks. Finished with fresh basil leaves, they deliver a restaurant-worthy taste that supports heart health—perfect for those seeking vibrant flavors with a healthier twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat English muffins
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Split the whole wheat English muffins into halves. You should have 8 halves total.
Brush the cut side of each muffin half lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and dried oregano.
Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of low-sodium tomato sauce on each muffin half, ensuring even coverage.
Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips and evenly distribute them on top of the tomato sauce.
Top each mini pizza with a handful of baby spinach.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of low-fat mozzarella cheese on each English muffin half.
Add a few slices of black olives and thin slices of green onions on top of the cheese.
Place the mini pizzas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Top each mini pizza with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2490 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 70.8 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1169 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1584 mg | 34% | |
*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.
