Low Fat Ham and Cheese Pizza

Indulge in the perfect guilt-free comfort food with this Low Fat Ham and Cheese Pizza, a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Made with a hearty whole wheat pizza dough and topped with a tangy low-sodium tomato sauce, this recipe delivers a satisfying crunch while keeping things light. Generously layered with low-fat mozzarella cheese, lean slices of ham, and fresh red bell pepper, this pizza is bursting with flavor in every bite. Seasoned with aromatic oregano and garlic powder and finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil, it’s a delicious way to satisfy your pizza cravings without the extra calories. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 35 minutes, this nutritious homemade pizza is ideal for a family dinner or a cozy night in.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
• 0.75 cup Low sodium tomato sauce
• 1.25 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces Lean ham, thinly sliced
• 0.5 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 handful Fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons Cornmeal

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.

Step 3

Sprinkle a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet with cornmeal to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Place the rolled-out dough onto the prepared surface and lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 5

Spread the low sodium tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Arrange the thinly sliced lean ham and red bell pepper on top of the cheese.

Step 8

Season with dried oregano and garlic powder for added flavor.

Step 9

Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or onto a baking sheet if not using a stone.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Step 13

Enjoy your delicious and healthy low-fat ham and cheese pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(972.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1870.8

Total Fat 44.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 135.7mg	0%
Sodium 4225.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 117.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1161.1mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 2039.6mg	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: 20.3%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 55.8%