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Healthy Margherita Pizza Recipe


  • Author: David

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole wheat pizza crust
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 475°F (245°C). This will ensure that your pizza cooks evenly and the crust becomes perfectly crispy.
  2. Prepare the Crust: Roll out the whole wheat pizza crust on a floured surface. Once it’s the desired thickness, place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  3. Add the Sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust. Make sure to leave a small border around the edges for the crust.
  4. Layer the Cheese: Place the fresh mozzarella slices evenly on top of the sauce, ensuring each slice will have a bite of cheesy goodness.
  5. Drizzle with Olive Oil: Pour the olive oil over the pizza, allowing it to seep into the cheese and crust for added flavor and moisture.
  6. Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pizza according to your taste preferences.
  7. Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  8. Add Fresh Basil: Once out of the oven, top the pizza with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor and a fragrant aroma.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One Normal Portion
  • Calories: 175
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g