Low Sodium Pesto Pizza

Elevate your pizza night with this irresistibly flavorful Low Sodium Pesto Pizza, a healthier take on a classic favorite! Featuring a vibrant, homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this pizza bursts with herbaceous goodness. Topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, fresh spinach, and melty low sodium mozzarella, every slice delivers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors. The whole wheat pizza dough adds a hearty base, making this dish as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a low sodium yet indulgent meal, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes—perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining. Serve warm and enjoy a slice of guilt-free indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
• 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (low sodium)
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (low sodium)
• 0.25 Red onion
• 1 cup Fresh spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 2

Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough to fit a round pizza pan or baking sheet. Set aside.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 4

With the processor running, gradually add olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. If necessary, add a tablespoon of water to achieve the desired consistency.

Step 5

Spread the pesto evenly over the prepared pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 6

Slice cherry tomatoes in half and the red onion thinly. Arrange cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and fresh spinach over the pesto layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the low sodium mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings, followed by a light sprinkle of black pepper.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1040.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2795.2

Total Fat 148.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 175.8mg	0%
Sodium 2452.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 130.4g	0%

Vitamin D 75.1IU	0%
Calcium 2574.4mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 1529.8mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 35.4%