Heart-Healthy Beef Pepperoni Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Beef Pepperoni Pizza, a delicious fusion of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Made with a nutritious whole grain pizza dough base, this recipe swaps traditional high-fat toppings for lean beef pepperoni, low-sodium tomato sauce, and low-fat mozzarella cheese, creating a lighter alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Fresh red bell peppers and vibrant spinach leaves add a boost of vegetables and color, while a sprinkle of garlic, oregano, and basil delivers classic Italian-inspired seasoning. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in under 15 minutes, this easy-to-make pizza serves as a nutritious, family-friendly dinner option that's big on flavor and low on guilt.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball Whole grain pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 20 slices Lean beef pepperoni
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup Spinach leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the whole grain pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a lightly oiled or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 3

Brush the edge of the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder to enhance flavor.

Step 4

Spread the low-sodium tomato sauce over the surface of the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 5

Sprinkle the oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the sauce.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the low-fat mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 7

Arrange the lean beef pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.

Step 8

Add the sliced red bell pepper and spinach leaves evenly across the pizza.

Step 9

Place the pizza in the preheated oven on the middle rack and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Cut into 8 slices and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1217.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3767.7

Total Fat 260.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 560.0mg	0%
Sodium 10771.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 180.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1135.1mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 2847.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 18.6%