Heart-Healthy Pizza Bagel

Satisfy your pizza cravings guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Pizza Bagel recipe, a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Made with whole-grain bagels as the hearty base, this recipe is topped with low-sodium tomato sauce, part-skim mozzarella cheese, and a vibrant medley of fresh veggies like red bell pepper, baby spinach, and black olives. Olive oil and fragrant seasonings like dried oregano and garlic powder enhance the flavors, while fresh basil provides a bright, aromatic finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, these pizza bagels make the perfect quick lunch, wholesome snack, or light family meal. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and lower sodium options, this recipe promises all the taste of pizza while supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Whole-grain bagels
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 small Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 cup Black olives
• 8 pieces Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the bagels in half and lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil.

Step 3

Spread an even layer of low-sodium tomato sauce over the cut side of each bagel half.

Step 4

Sprinkle a layer of part-skim mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red bell pepper and arrange on top of the cheese layer.

Step 6

Add a layer of baby spinach leaves on each bagel half.

Step 7

Sprinkle each bagel with dried oregano and garlic powder for added flavor.

Step 8

Top with sliced black olives.

Step 9

Place bagels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	724.9 grams (724.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1114

Total Fat 39.70g	51%
Saturated Fat 14.60g	73%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1944mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 129.60g	47%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 35.60g
Protein 61.50g	123%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 809mg	62%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 1352mg	29%

*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: 31.9%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 46.2%