Ww Core Polenta Crust Pizza
Transform your pizza night with this Weight Watchers Core Polenta Crust Pizza—a creative, gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza that's both delicious and nutritious! This recipe features a savory polenta crust that bakes up golden and crisp, topped with a no-sugar-added marinara sauce, melty part-skim mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach. With a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a kick, every bite is bursting with flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this light yet satisfying pizza is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome, homemade meal without compromising on taste. Great for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this is a must-try for pizza lovers seeking a healthier twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Instant polenta
- 3 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 as needed Olive oil spray
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no-sugar-added)
- 0.5 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized pot, bring the water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
Gradually whisk in the instant polenta, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the polenta thickens.
Remove the pot from the heat and spread the cooked polenta onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer about 1/4-inch thick, forming a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference.
Lightly spray the surface of the polenta with olive oil spray and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges start to crisp up.
Remove the crust from the oven and evenly spread the marinara sauce over the top, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, followed by the cherry tomato halves and baby spinach leaves.
Season the pizza with Italian seasoning and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing into 4 servings. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1962 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 717 mg | 15% | |
*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.
