Description
Enjoy a delicious and heart-healthy pizza night with this quick and easy low cholesterol pita pizza recipe. It’s packed with flavor, crispy, and customizable to your liking!
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat pita breads (low sodium if possible)
- 1/2 cup heart-healthy marinara sauce (no added sugar, low sodium)
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp lean turkey pepperoni, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place pita breads directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet.
- 2. Pre-bake Pita (Optional): For extra crispness, pre-bake pita for 2-3 minutes.
- 3. Sauce the Pita: Spread a thin, even layer of marinara sauce over each pita, leaving a small border.
- 4. Layer Toppings: Sprinkle a light layer of part-skim mozzarella over the sauce. Arrange broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, and turkey pepperoni (if using). Sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Top with another light sprinkle of mozzarella.
- 5. Bake: Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden, and the crust is crispy.
- 6. Cool & Serve: Let rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins