5 Healthy Pizza Recipes

Pizza is easily one of America’s favorite foods. Still, it’s generally not considered a health food due to its high calories, refined carbs, excessive saturated fat, high sodium, and processed ingredients.  However, if you are following a healthy nutrition program and still want to have pizza then we’ve got you covered with these 5 delicious and nutritious pizza recipes:

1. Cauliflower Crust Pizza
   
   Ingredients:
   • 1 small head cauliflower, riced
   • 1 egg
   • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
   • ½ teaspoon oregano
   • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
   • ¼ teaspoon salt
   • Tomato sauce, veggies, and lean protein for toppings
   
   Instructions:
   1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   2. Microwave riced cauliflower for 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
   3. Mix with egg, cheese, and seasonings.
   4. Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
   5. Add sauce, toppings, and bake for another 10 minutes.
   
   2. Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza
   
   Ingredients:
   • Whole wheat pizza dough
   • ½ cup tomato sauce
   • 1 cup spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions
   • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
   • 1 teaspoon olive oil
   • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
   
   Instructions:
   1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
   2. Roll out dough and brush with olive oil.
   3. Spread sauce, add cheese and veggies.
   4. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
   
   3. Zucchini Boat Pizza
   
   Ingredients:
   • 2 medium zucchinis, halved
   • ½ cup tomato sauce
   • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
   • Turkey pepperoni slices
   • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
   
   Instructions:
   1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   2. Scoop out some of the zucchini flesh.
   3. Fill with sauce, cheese, and toppings.
   4. Bake for 15 minutes.
   
   4. Quinoa Crust Pizza
   
   Ingredients:
   • ¾ cup cooked quinoa
   • 1 egg
   • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
   • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
   • ½ teaspoon oregano
   • Toppings of choice
   
   Instructions:
   1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   2. Mix quinoa, egg, cheese, and spices.
   3. Press into a thin crust on a baking sheet.
   4. Bake for 15 minutes, add toppings, and bake 10 more minutes.
   
   5. Pita Bread Greek Pizza
   
   Ingredients:
   • Whole wheat pita bread
   • ¼ cup hummus or tomato sauce
   • ¼ cup feta cheese
   • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumbers
   • ½ teaspoon oregano
   
   Instructions:
   1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   2. Spread hummus or sauce on pita.
   3. Add cheese and veggies.
   4. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

With these healthy options, you can still have a movie and pizza night guilt-free. 

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