Plant-Based Low Fat High Fiber Whole Grain

Healthy Plant-Based Margherita Pizza

A delicious and nutritious take on the classic margherita pizza, topped with fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a wholesome, homemade pizza crust.

⏱️ 20 minutes Prep Time
🍳 15 minutes Cook Time
🍽️ 4 Servings
🎯 Easy Difficulty
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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

220Calories
6gProtein
30gCarbs
9gFat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your preferred thickness.
  5. Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  6. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
  7. Layer the sliced fresh tomatoes over the sauce.
  8. Sprinkle garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  10. Once baked, remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Health Benefits

Nutritional advantages of this recipe

  • High in dietary fiber to promote digestive health.
  • Rich in antioxidants from fresh tomatoes and basil.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil for heart health.
  • Lower in calories compared to traditional pizza for weight management.