Low Sodium Hawaiian Pizza

Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Low Sodium Hawaiian Pizza, a heart-healthy twist on the classic favorite! Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe combines a crispy whole wheat crust with a zesty low-sodium pizza sauce, creamy reduced-fat mozzarella, and sweet bursts of unsweetened pineapple. Tender slices of low-sodium ham and thinly sliced red onions elevate the toppings, while a sprinkling of garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves adds layers of savory and aromatic goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this guilt-free pizza delivers all the flavor you crave with none of the excess salt, making it ideal for family dinners or weeknight meals. Bake it to golden perfection and enjoy a healthier slice of paradise!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
• 0.5 cup Low sodium pizza sauce
• 1 cup Reduced fat mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened pineapple chunks
• 0.5 cup Low sodium cooked ham slices
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).

Step 2

Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it fits a baking sheet or pizza stone. Transfer the rolled-out dough to your baking sheet or stone.

Step 3

Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, spreading it evenly across the surface.

Step 4

Spread 0.5 cup of low sodium pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 5

Sprinkle 1 cup of reduced fat mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

Step 6

Distribute 0.5 cup of unsweetened pineapple chunks and 0.5 cup of low sodium cooked ham slices evenly over the cheese.

Step 7

Scatter 0.25 cup of thinly sliced red onion evenly across the pizza.

Step 8

Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of garlic powder and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper over the toppings for additional flavor.

Step 9

Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

Step 10

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(997.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1851.3

Total Fat 50.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 118.8mg	0%
Sodium 3124.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 100.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 811.5mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1582.7mg	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: 24.0%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 54.9%