Transform your snack time with this delicious and nutritious Heart-Healthy Pizza Bagel recipe, perfect for those seeking a guilt-free indulgence! Featuring whole-grain bagels as the base, this quick and easy dish is loaded with wholesome ingredients like low-sodium tomato sauce, part-skim mozzarella, fresh baby spinach, and red bell peppers. Enhanced with aromatic garlic powder, dried oregano, and a finishing touch of black olives and basil, it's a flavor-packed meal that takes just 20 minutes to prepare and bake. This recipe is ideal for a healthy lunch, dinner, or even a creative appetizer, providing all the cheesy, pizza-like satisfaction while staying lighter and heart-conscious. Great for busy weekdays or family-friendly gatherings, these versatile pizza bagels are sure to become a new household favorite!
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the bagels in half and lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil.
Spread an even layer of low-sodium tomato sauce over the cut side of each bagel half.
Sprinkle a layer of part-skim mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and arrange on top of the cheese layer.
Add a layer of baby spinach leaves on each bagel half.
Sprinkle each bagel with dried oregano and garlic powder for added flavor.
Top with sliced black olives.
Place bagels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1944 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.5 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 809 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1352 mg | 29% | |
*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.