Heart Healthy Pizza Topping
Elevate your pizza night with this Heart Healthy Pizza Topping—a delicious medley of nutrient-packed vegetables and bold flavors that’s perfect for health-conscious foodies. This recipe combines the savory goodness of sautéed shiitake mushrooms, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant baby spinach, balanced with the tangy bite of artichoke hearts and the mild sweetness of red bell peppers. Topped with low-fat mozzarella and fresh basil, this colorful blend delivers a satisfying, cheesy finish with significantly less guilt. With heart-healthy olive oil and a dash of optional crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, this topping pairs beautifully with a whole-grain crust for a wholesome, easy-to-make meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful, nutrient-rich way to indulge in pizza without compromising your health goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown.
Stir in the red bell pepper slices and cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it wilts, stirring frequently.
Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors, then remove the skillet from heat.
Spread the cooked vegetable mixture evenly over your favorite whole-grain pizza crust.
Sprinkle the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Bake the pizza according to your crust's instructions or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Slice and serve warm, enjoying a heart-healthy twist on pizza night!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2268 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1015 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2217 mg | 47% | |
*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.
