There are no words to describe my love for pizza. However pizza can be a calorie-dense food that most people are prone to over-eating. There are ways to make it healthier though. First, make your own pizza, so you can control the ingredients. Use less cheese (or cheese-less if you so dare). Load it with vegetables, and use whole grain crust. This will not only be delicious, but allow you to enjoy your pizza guilt free.
Vegetable Pizza Frittata
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1tbs olive oil
- ¾ cup thinly sliced white onion
- 3 eggs
- 5 egg whites
- 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped spinach
- 1/3 cup finely shredded reduced-fat parmesan cheese
- 2 tbs minced fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ dried oregano
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
Directions
- Set oven rack 3 to 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes
- Beat eggs, egg whites, spinach, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, basil, oregano, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over onions. Cook over low heat, gently lifting with a spatula and tilting skillet to let liquid run under cooked parts, until partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Arrange tomatoes and black olives on top of semi-soft frittata.
- Broil frittata in preheated oven until slightly browned on top, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Nutritional Information
Calories/serving: 171 kcal Total fat: 9.2g Total Carbs: 9.4g Dietary Protein: 12.2g
Hummus Pizza
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- Whole wheat pizza crust
- 1 cup hummus spread
- 1 ½ cups sliced bell pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese.
- **Add ingredients of your choice**
Directions
- Preheat griddle to 475 degrees F
- Roll out pizza crust and place on pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of hummus over the crust. Arrange sliced peppers and broccoli over the hummus, and top with shredded cheese
- Bake for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted in the centre. Slice and serve.
Nutritional Value
Calories/Serving: 251 kcal Total Fat: 13g Total Carbs: 22.3g Dietary Fibre: 5.4g Protein: 12.7g
