Heart-Healthy Sausage Pizza Slice
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Sausage Pizza Slice, a nutritious spin on a classic favorite that doesn’t skimp on flavor! Made with wholesome whole wheat pizza dough, lean ground turkey sausage, and vibrant toppings like fresh spinach, red bell peppers, and mushrooms, this recipe is a nutrient-packed delight. The base is brushed with olive oil and topped with low-sodium tomato sauce, while part-skim mozzarella cheese provides a satisfying, cheesy finish. Seasoned with dried oregano, basil, and a touch of black pepper, each slice is bursting with aromatic goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in just 35 minutes and serves 8, making it a great option for family dinners or meal prep. Treat yourself to a slice of health-conscious comfort that won’t compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces ground turkey sausage
- 0.5 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to form a 12-inch round. Transfer it to a pizza pan sprinkled with cornmeal.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey sausage, cooking and stirring until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Spread the low-sodium tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
Layer fresh spinach leaves over the sauce, covering the entire surface.
Chop the red bell pepper into thin strips and scatter them along with sliced mushrooms over the spinach.
Distribute the cooked turkey sausage over the vegetables.
Sprinkle the part-skim mozzarella cheese evenly across the top.
Season the top with dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice into 8 pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.8 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 4523 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.5 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.2 g | 147% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 130.7 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 873 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2648 mg | 56% | |
*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.
