Heart-Healthy Classic Ham Pizza

Savor the comforting flavors of this Heart-Healthy Classic Ham Pizza, a nutritious twist on your favorite indulgence. Crafted with whole-wheat pizza dough and topped with low-sodium marinara, thinly sliced low-sodium ham, and vibrant veggies like red bell pepper, baby spinach, and red onion, this pizza is as wholesome as it is delicious. A touch of low-fat mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of oregano, basil, and black pepper bring out classic Italian flavors while keeping things light. Perfectly baked in under 15 minutes, this guilt-free pizza is ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners. Enjoy every slice knowing it's packed with heart-smart ingredients and big on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole-wheat pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Marinara sauce, low-sodium
• 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces Low-sodium ham, thinly sliced
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup Baby spinach
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the whole-wheat pizza dough into a 12-inch round.

Step 3

Brush olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough to create a thin coat.

Step 4

Spread the low-sodium marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 5

Sprinkle the low-fat mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

Step 6

Arrange the sliced ham, red bell pepper, baby spinach, and red onion over the cheese.

Step 7

Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper over the top for seasoning.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Slice the pizza into wedges and serve warm, enjoying a heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(935.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1795.9

Total Fat 51.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 120.7mg	0%
Sodium 3504.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 100.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 966.0mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 1749.7mg	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: 24.8%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 53.8%