Heart-Healthy Pizza Diavolo

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Pizza Diavolo, a guilt-free twist on a fiery Italian classic. Crafted on a wholesome whole wheat pizza base, this recipe combines robust flavors with nutritious ingredients, perfect for health-conscious pizza lovers. A zesty, low-sodium tomato sauce infused with garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and aromatic herbs forms the foundation, while part-skim mozzarella provides a light, cheesy topping. Fresh red onion, sweet bell pepper, spicy jalapeño, and tender grilled chicken bring layers of texture and bold flavors. Finished with a refreshing arugula salad tossed in lemon juice and cracked black pepper, this pizza delivers a delicious balance of heat, freshness, and heart-smart ingredients in every bite. Quick to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes, it's ideal for a weeknight dinner packed with satisfaction and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce, low-sodium
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon Basil, dried
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 Jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Grilled chicken breast, sliced
• 1 cup Arugula
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.

Step 2

On a floured surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.

Step 3

In a small skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add the low-sodium tomato sauce to the garlic and stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the prepared pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle the part-skim mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 7

Top the pizza with the sliced red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and grilled chicken breast.

Step 8

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the assembled pizza.

Step 9

Bake on the lower rack of the oven or on the pizza stone for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 10

While the pizza bakes, toss the arugula with lemon juice and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Top with the arugula mixture before slicing-into the Pizza Diavolo and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1300.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2649.6

Total Fat 103.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 331.0mg	0%
Sodium 3534.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 180.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1944.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2527.8mg	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: 34.3%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 39.1%