Low Sodium English Muffin Pizza
Looking for a quick, wholesome, and heart-healthy twist on a classic favorite? Our Low Sodium English Muffin Pizza recipe is the perfect solution for satisfying your pizza cravings without the guilt. Built on a foundation of whole grain English muffins, these customizable personal pizzas feature a savory no-salt-added tomato sauce, gooey low sodium mozzarella cheese, and a medley of colorful fresh toppings like red bell peppers and mushrooms. Seasoned with black pepper and oregano and finished with fragrant basil leaves, these pizzas pack bold flavor with minimal sodium. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or light lunches, offering a nutritious alternative to takeout that’s equally delicious and diet-friendly. Perfect for families, meal preppers, and anyone pursuing a heart-smart lifestyle, these mini pizzas are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces whole grain English muffins
- 0.5 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 0.75 cup low sodium mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Split the English muffins in half and place them on a baking sheet with the split side up.
Lightly brush each muffin half with olive oil using a pastry brush.
Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of no-salt-added tomato sauce over each muffin half.
Sprinkle a generous amount of low sodium mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each muffin half.
Add a few slices of red bell pepper and mushrooms on top of the cheese, dividing equally among the muffin halves.
Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and dried oregano over each muffin half for seasoning.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and starts to brown slightly.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately top each pizza with a fresh basil leaf.
Allow the English muffin pizzas to cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy your homemade low sodium English muffin pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 601 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 827 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*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.
