Heart-Healthy Veggie Pizza
Looking for a guilt-free, nutrient-packed dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This heart-healthy veggie pizza ticks all the boxes, combining a crispy whole-grain crust with vibrant toppings to create a wholesome yet delicious meal. Slathered with no-sodium-added tomato sauce and topped with low-fat mozzarella, baby spinach, colorful bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and a touch of red onion, each slice is both visually stunning and exceptionally nutritious. A sprinkle of dried oregano and basil enhances the taste with classic Italian flavors, while a drizzle of olive oil adds a smooth richness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make pizza is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you’re looking to maintain a heart-healthy diet or simply enjoy a veggie-forward delight, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 12-inch Whole-grain pizza crust
- 0.5 cup No-sodium-added tomato sauce
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper if needed.
Place the whole-grain pizza crust on the prepared baking sheet or stone.
Spread the no-sodium-added tomato sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the low-fat mozzarella cheese over the sauce to create an even layer.
Top the pizza with baby spinach leaves, red bell pepper slices, yellow bell pepper slices, red onion slices, mushrooms, and cherry tomato halves.
Sprinkle the dried oregano and dried basil evenly over the vegetables.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the top of the toppings for added flavor and a touch of healthy fat.
If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza for a slight kick of heat.
Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Slice the pizza into 8 pieces, serve, and enjoy your heart-healthy veggie pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1757 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.1 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 927 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1503 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.
