Heart-Healthy Homemade Ham Pizza

Indulge in a guilt-free pizza night with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Ham Pizza, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a wholesome whole wheat crust, low-sodium tomato sauce, and nitrate-free ham, this recipe is designed to satisfy your cravings without compromising your health. Topped with part-skim mozzarella, vibrant fresh spinach, sweet red bell pepper, and crumbled feta, it delivers a nutrient-packed punch in every bite. Seasoned to perfection with dried oregano, basil, and black pepper, this easy-to-make pizza bakes to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, this nutritious pizza offers bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 12-inch whole wheat pizza crust
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
• 4 ounces nitrate-free ham, thinly sliced and diced
• 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.

Step 2

On a clean surface, roll out the whole wheat pizza crust to your desired thickness.

Step 3

Brush the crust lightly with olive oil to prevent the sauce from making it soggy.

Step 4

Spread the low-sodium tomato sauce evenly over the crust, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 5

Distribute the diced nitrate-free ham evenly over the sauce.

Step 6

Sprinkle the part-skim mozzarella cheese over the ham, ensuring even coverage.

Step 7

Layer the fresh spinach on top of the mozzarella cheese; it will shrink as it cooks.

Step 8

Arrange the sliced red bell pepper and onion on top of the spinach.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly across the top of the pizza.

Step 10

Season the pizza with dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper.

Step 11

Carefully transfer the pizza onto the heated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before cutting into slices.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy homemade ham pizza.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	995 grams (995.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1558

Total Fat 59.80g	77%
Saturated Fat 24.90g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 161mg	54%
Sodium 3287mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 173.00g	63%
Dietary Fiber 27.80g	99%
Total Sugars 36.80g
Protein 89.30g	179%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1256mg	97%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 1954mg	42%

*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: 33.9%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 43.6%