Everyone loves a good pizza. It makes a great meal or snack, and is always a nice treat. But next time you crave a pizza, stop before you reach for the phone and order one that comes in a box.
Although more popularly known as “junk food”, making homemade pizza and swapping a few ingredients will allow you to indulge in a healthier option.
Here are a few tips to follow:
1) Make your own dough and sauce. Making your whole-wheat dough will increase fibre and making your own sauce will reduce the amount of sodium.
2) Choose healthy protein toppings. Swap the high fat pepperoni and sausage for lean cuts of meat like chicken or turkey. Use reduced-fat or partly skim milk cheese (reduced-fat feta is a good option because a little goes a long way.)
There is a misconception that less meat equals less filling, but that is not true. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different meatless combinations and load up on the veggies. Grilled eggplant or zucchini are both great alternatives to meat.
Here are a few other combinations for you to try:
Eggplant, Tomatoes & Feta
Yellow pepper, Garden tomatoes and Basil
Chicken, Red Pepper and Mushrooms
Spinach and Feta
Using this recipe for homemade dough and quick pizza sauce plus preparation and baking time, the whole process to make your own pizza will take about an hour. That’s about the same time you would have waited for the one in the box to arrive at your door! Everything in moderation is key. Even pizza!
Be Well…Wendy
