Low Sodium BBQ Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings without compromising your health goals with this irresistible Low Sodium BBQ Pizza. Crafted on a hearty whole wheat crust, this recipe swaps traditional barbecue sauce and cheese for low sodium alternatives, creating a heart-healthy option that doesn't skimp on flavor. Tender shredded chicken breast is coated in smoky, tangy barbecue sauce, then layered with colorful red onion and bell pepper slices for a burst of freshness and crunch. Topped with melty low-sodium mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this homemade pizza is baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick, family-friendly dinner, this customizable pizza proves that wholesome eating can be deliciously satisfying. Keywords: low sodium pizza, healthy barbecue pizza, heart-healthy dinner recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 package whole wheat pizza dough
- 0.5 cup low sodium barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded low sodium mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Step 2
Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough onto a round pizza stone or baking sheet and let it rest for a few minutes while you prepare the toppings.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the cooked, shredded chicken with half of the low sodium barbecue sauce, coating all the chicken well.
Step 4
Slice the red onion and red bell pepper thinly.
Step 5
Brush the pizza dough with olive oil to prevent it from becoming soggy during baking.
Step 6
Evenly spread the remaining low sodium barbecue sauce over the prepared dough, leaving a border around the edges for the crust.
Step 7
Sprinkle the shredded low sodium mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Step 8
Distribute the prepared chicken mixture evenly over the cheese.
Step 9
Top with the sliced red onion and red bell pepper.
Step 10
Add fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Step 11
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Step 12
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before sprinkling fresh cilantro leaves over the top.
Step 13
Slice the pizza into wedges and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1010.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2120.7 |
| Total Fat 58.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 291.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2064.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 273.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.1g | |
| Protein 138.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 929.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1509.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories