Low Fat Pesto Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings without the guilt with this vibrant Low Fat Pesto Pizza! Built on a wholesome whole wheat crust, this easy recipe is topped with a flavorful low-fat pesto sauce, melted part-skim mozzarella, and a colorful array of fresh cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and thinly sliced red onions. A dash of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle spicy kick, while a light olive oil spray ensures a perfectly crisp finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy homemade pizza is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, it's a lighter way to enjoy everyone’s favorite comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Whole wheat pizza crust
• 0.5 cup Low-fat pesto sauce
• 1 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Baby spinach
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 spray Olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

Evenly spread the low-fat pesto sauce over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese over the pesto evenly.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them across the pizza.

Step 6

Add the baby spinach evenly across the surface.

Step 7

Distribute the thinly sliced red onion over the top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.

Step 9

Lightly coat the top surface of the pizza with a spray of olive oil.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Cut the pizza into slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(708.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1149.4

Total Fat 41.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 2091.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 60.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1004.1mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 977.4mg	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: 31.5%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 48.0%