Heart-Healthy Tuna Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this nutritious and delicious Heart-Healthy Tuna Pizza! Featuring a crispy whole-grain crust as the foundation, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is topped with protein-packed canned tuna, zesty low-sodium tomato sauce, and part-skim mozzarella cheese for a guilt-free indulgence. Vibrant vegetables like red onion, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach add a burst of color, flavor, and essential nutrients. A drizzle of olive oil and sprinkles of oregano and garlic powder enhance the dish with aromatic notes, while optional crushed red pepper flakes provide a touch of heat. Ready in under 30 minutes, this wholesome and satisfying pizza is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste. Ideal for anyone seeking heart-healthy meal ideas or creative ways to enjoy seafood, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole-grain pizza crust
- 1 can Canned tuna in water (drained)
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2
Place the whole-grain pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Step 3
Spread the low-sodium tomato sauce evenly over the crust using the back of a spoon.
Step 4
Sprinkle the dried oregano and garlic powder on top of the tomato sauce for added flavor.
Step 5
Scatter the drained tuna evenly over the pizza crust.
Step 6
Add the shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese over the tuna, ensuring it covers the pizza evenly.
Step 7
Top the pizza with slices of red onion, red bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 8
Spread the fresh spinach leaves evenly over the pizza. They will shrink during cooking.
Step 9
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the top of the pizza.
Step 10
If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
Step 11
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
Step 12
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes, and slice into 4 equal portions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (702.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1139.5 |
| Total Fat 33.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1657.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 154.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.4g | |
| Protein 64.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 68IU | 0% |
| Calcium 537.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1269.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories