High Protein Veggie Pizza
Satisfy your cravings with this flavorful High Protein Veggie Pizza, a perfect fusion of nutrition and taste! Built on a wholesome whole wheat crust, this recipe packs a powerful protein punch with toppings like chickpeas, grilled tofu, and low-fat mozzarella cheese. A medley of vibrant vegetables—including baby spinach, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion—adds fresh, savory notes to every bite. Enhanced with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and oregano for extra depth, and finished with a drizzle of olive oil, this pizza is a guilt-free delight. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy, plant-forward recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a protein-rich, vegetarian meal that's as delicious as it is nourishing. Perfect for family dinners or solo indulgence, it's a slice of heaven you can feel great about enjoying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 12-inch crust Whole wheat pizza crust
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Chickpeas
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Mushrooms
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Grilled tofu
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
Rinse the chickpeas and spread them evenly across the pizza for a boost of protein.
Add the baby spinach evenly over the pizza, followed by thinly sliced red bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion.
Cut the grilled tofu into small cubes and scatter them across the pizza.
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast, dried oregano, and garlic powder evenly over the toppings.
Drizzle olive oil lightly over the pizza to enhance the flavors.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
Serve hot and enjoy your healthy, high-protein veggie pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2116 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 97.6 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1263 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1738 mg | 37% | |
*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.
