Heart-Healthy Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings guilt-free with this *Heart-Healthy Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza*, a nutritious twist on a beloved classic! Made with wholesome whole wheat pizza dough and topped with flavorful turkey pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, and vibrant veggies like red bell pepper, red onion, and baby spinach, this recipe is as delicious as it is nourishing. A light layer of low-fat mozzarella cheese keeps things creamy, while a fragrant blend of olive oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, and black pepper delivers bold, savory flavors. Perfect for a quick 35-minute meal, this pizza is baked to golden perfection, creating a crispy crust and irresistibly melty cheese. With fewer calories, reduced sodium, and plenty of nutritional benefits, it’s the ideal healthy comfort food to share. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend treat, this better-for-you pizza is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce package Whole wheat pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce, no salt added
- 1.5 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 30 slices Turkey pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Brush this mixture over the rolled-out dough.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the low-fat mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
Evenly distribute the turkey pepperoni slices, sliced mushrooms, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and baby spinach leaves on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining half of the mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
Carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your heart-healthy pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 5388 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.9 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 136.8 g | 274% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1476 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2716 mg | 58% | |
*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.
