Heart-Healthy Pizza Margherita
Experience the classic charm of a Pizza Margherita with a heart-healthy twist in this easy-to-make recipe. Crafted with whole wheat pizza dough, juicy fresh tomatoes, and low-fat mozzarella cheese, this dish is a wholesome alternative that doesn't compromise on taste. A fragrant garlic olive oil base elevates the flavors, while vibrant basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze add an irresistible finishing touch. Perfectly balanced with fresh ingredients and packed with nutrients, this quick-prep pizza is ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. Ready in under 35 minutes, it's a guilt-free delight designed for health-conscious food lovers seeking a delicious homemade meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole wheat pizza dough
- 2 medium Fresh tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to heat up.
On a floured surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza dough to about 12 inches in diameter.
Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for ease of moving it.
Slice the fresh tomatoes into thin rounds and gently squeeze out excess seeds and juice to prevent a soggy pizza.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to a small bowl with the extra virgin olive oil. Stir to mix.
Brush the garlic olive oil mixture over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Distribute the sliced tomatoes evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Scatter the low-fat mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the tomatoes.
Using a pizza peel or a flat baking sheet, transfer the pizza (along with the parchment paper) onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter the fresh basil leaves over the hot cheese.
Allow the pizza to cool slightly, drizzle with balsamic glaze, slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3632 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.7 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 811 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*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.
