Heart-Healthy Pepperoni Sausage Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings without compromising on health with this Heart-Healthy Pepperoni Sausage Pizza! Built on a wholesome whole wheat crust, this guilt-free delight features low-sodium tomato sauce, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and lean turkey pepperoni. Succulent slices of chicken sausage take the protein game up a notch, while vibrant red bell peppers, sweet red onions, and fragrant fresh basil add a burst of flavor and nutrients. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano and crushed red pepper flakes bring a gourmet touch to this quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in, this pizza is a tasty way to indulge while keeping your heart health in check.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 12-inch crust Whole wheat pizza crust
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 cup Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 16 slices Turkey pepperoni slices
- 2 links Chicken sausage links
- 0.5 sliced Red bell pepper
- 0.5 sliced Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a large baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread the low-sodium tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the reduced-fat mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
Slice the turkey pepperoni into halves and distribute evenly across the pizza.
Slice the chicken sausage links into thin rounds and scatter them over the pizza.
In a small bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper and red onion with olive oil, tossing to coat.
Evenly distribute the red bell pepper and red onion over the pizza.
Sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes over the top for added flavor.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.1 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 4109 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.8 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1128 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1492 mg | 32% | |
*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.
