Heart-Healthy Personal Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Personal Pizza, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Built on a base of whole wheat pita bread, this quick and easy recipe is packed with nutrient-rich toppings like baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and heart-friendly black olives. Using low-sodium tomato sauce and low-fat mozzarella cheese ensures flavor without compromising your health goals, while a sprinkle of oregano, basil, and garlic powder adds an irresistible Italian flair. Baked to bubbly perfection in under 15 minutes, this single-serving pizza is ideal for a balanced, satisfying meal that doesn't skimp on taste or nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights or a light lunch, this heart-healthy recipe proves that pizza can be both indulgent and good for you!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 piece Whole wheat pita bread
• 0.25 cup Tomato sauce, low sodium
• 0.25 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Baby spinach leaves
• 0.25 cup Cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 0.25 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Bell pepper, assorted colors, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Place the whole wheat pita bread on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Spread the low sodium tomato sauce evenly over the pita bread, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.

Step 5

Distribute the baby spinach leaves, sliced cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, black olives, and bell pepper slices evenly over the cheese.

Step 6

Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder over the toppings.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the top of the vegetables.

Step 8

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the pita are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy personal pizza.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	302.9 grams (302.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	454

Total Fat 22.90g	29%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 586mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 51.10g	19%
Dietary Fiber 8.00g	29%
Total Sugars 11.60g
Protein 17.00g	34%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 640mg	14%

*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: 43.1%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 42.7%