Heart-Healthy Meat Lovers Pizza

Satisfy your cravings for a classic meat lovers pizza while staying mindful of your heart health with this irresistible Heart-Healthy Meat Lovers Pizza! Built on a wholesome whole-wheat crust, this recipe layers low-sodium tomato sauce, reduced-fat mozzarella, and a medley of lean, flavorful proteins like turkey pepperoni, sliced chicken breast, and crumbled turkey sausage. Vibrant veggies, including red bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, and fresh spinach leaves, add a nutritious, colorful twist, while dried oregano and basil lend fragrant, Italian-inspired flavor. Drizzled with a touch of olive oil and baked to golden perfection, this pizza is a guilt-free way to indulge in a comforting favorite. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with heart-smart ingredients, it's the perfect healthier pizza for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 12-inch crust whole-wheat pizza crust
• 0.5 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup turkey pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup cooked turkey sausage, crumbled
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 2

Place the whole-wheat pizza crust on a pizza stone or a baking sheet.

Step 3

Evenly spread the low-sodium tomato sauce over the pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges for the crust.

Step 4

Sprinkle the reduced-fat mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce.

Step 5

Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices, sliced cooked chicken breast, and cooked turkey sausage over the cheese.

Step 6

Layer the red bell pepper slices, red onion slices, and sliced mushrooms on top of the meats.

Step 7

Scatter the fresh spinach leaves over the top, slightly pressing them into the toppings.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dried oregano and dried basil evenly over the top.

Step 9

Drizzle the olive oil in a thin stream over the entire pizza.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Cut the pizza into 8 slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1045.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.1

Total Fat 78.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 373.0mg	0%
Sodium 5026.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 151.3g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 1040.7mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2374.5mg	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: 36.1%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 33.1%