Heart-Healthy Pizza Tonno

Elevate your pizza night with this delicious and nutritious Heart-Healthy Pizza Tonno, a guilt-free indulgence packed with flavor! Featuring a wholesome whole wheat pizza crust topped with protein-rich canned tuna, vibrant red onion and bell pepper, and tangy capers, every bite is a medley of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. A light layer of part-skim mozzarella cheese ensures it’s satisfying yet heart-smart, while fresh basil, oregano, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil add aromatic depth. Using low-sodium tomato sauce and simple, nutrient-dense ingredients keeps this pizza as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy homemade pizza is perfect for a balanced family meal or a quick weeknight treat. Serve warm, garnish with extra basil, and embrace a healthier way to enjoy pizza!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 12-inch Whole wheat pizza crust
• 1 cup Canned tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil, extra virgin
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 2

Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.

Step 3

Spread the low-sodium tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, red onion, red bell pepper, and capers. Mix well.

Step 5

Distribute the tuna mixture evenly over the sauce-covered pizza crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese over the top of the tuna and vegetable mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil leaves and dried oregano over the cheese.

Step 8

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the top of the pizza.

Step 9

Season the pizza with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Place the baking sheet or pizza stone in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	995.9 grams (995.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1470

Total Fat 44.00g	56%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 2925mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 156.40g	57%
Dietary Fiber 25.50g	91%
Total Sugars 24.80g
Protein 119.70g	239%

Vitamin D 189IU	945%
Calcium 1007mg	77%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 1964mg	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: 26.4%

Protein: 31.9%

Carbs: 41.7%