Low Sodium Pesto Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this flavorful and nutritious Low Sodium Pesto Pizza recipe! Made with a wholesome whole wheat crust and a vibrant homemade pesto crafted from fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this pizza packs a punch of freshness without the extra sodium. Topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, nutrient-rich spinach, and melty low-sodium mozzarella, it strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and health-conscious eating. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make, heart-healthy pizza is perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Enjoy all the deliciousness of pesto pizza, guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (low sodium)
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (low sodium)
- 0.25 Red onion
- 1 cup Fresh spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough to fit a round pizza pan or baking sheet. Set aside.
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
With the processor running, gradually add olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. If necessary, add a tablespoon of water to achieve the desired consistency.
Spread the pesto evenly over the prepared pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Slice cherry tomatoes in half and the red onion thinly. Arrange cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and fresh spinach over the pesto layer.
Sprinkle the low sodium mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings, followed by a light sprinkle of black pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.4 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.0 g | 245% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2452 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.1 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 130.4 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2574 mg | 198% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
