Low Sodium French Bread Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings while staying mindful of your sodium intake with this irresistible Low Sodium French Bread Pizza. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, this recipe transforms a freshly baked French bread loaf into a crispy, cheesy delight that's tailored for low sodium diets. Each slice is topped with a rich, herb-infused unsalted tomato sauce, shredded low sodium mozzarella, and a medley of fresh veggies like mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions, and black olives. Ready in just 30 minutes from prep to table, this healthier spin on a classic guarantees a crowd-pleasing bite every time. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy-to-make French bread pizza is a delicious way to indulge without the excess salt.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium loaf fresh French bread loaf
• 1 cup unsalted tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup low sodium mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 0.5 cup green bell pepper, sliced
• 0.25 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup black olives, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut the French bread loaf in half horizontally to create two large pieces, then cut each piece in half horizontally again to create four pieces total.

Step 3

Place the bread pieces on a baking sheet, cut sides up.

Step 4

Brush the top of each bread piece with olive oil evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the unsalted tomato sauce with garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 6

Spread the seasoned tomato sauce over each piece of bread.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded low sodium mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce covered pieces.

Step 8

Top each piece with sliced mushrooms, green bell pepper, onion, and black olives as desired.

Step 9

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pizzas cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your low sodium French bread pizza with family or friends.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1167.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2130.8

Total Fat 71.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 80mg	0%
Sodium 3230.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 80.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 967.4mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1881.4mg	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: 30.6%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 54.1%