Heart-Healthy Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Crafted with a fiber-rich whole wheat crust, this pizza is topped with no-salt-added tomato sauce, flavorful turkey pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, vibrant red bell peppers, and baby spinach for a nutrient-packed punch. Creamy, low-fat mozzarella adds cheesy goodness without sacrificing heart-smart choices, while a drizzle of herbed olive oil highlights the savory toppings. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this 12-inch pizza is perfect for a mindful family dinner or a health-conscious indulgence. Bake up crispy perfection, slice into eight servings, and enjoy a homemade pizza that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds.
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Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce package Whole wheat pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce, no salt added
- 1.5 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 30 slices Turkey pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
Step 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Brush this mixture over the rolled-out dough.
Step 4
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Step 5
Sprinkle half of the low-fat mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
Step 6
Evenly distribute the turkey pepperoni slices, sliced mushrooms, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and baby spinach leaves on top of the cheese.
Step 7
Sprinkle the remaining half of the mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
Step 8
Carefully transfer the prepared pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Step 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Step 10
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 11
Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your heart-healthy pizza!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1245.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2066.8 |
| Total Fat 75.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 250.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5388.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 236.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.6g | |
| Protein 136.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1475.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2715.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories