Healthified Grilled Sausage and Pepper Pizza

Health score
5%
Healthified Grilled Sausage and Pepper Pizza
30 min.
8
246kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza game with a healthier twist? Introducing the Healthified Grilled Sausage and Pepper Pizza, a delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of lean Italian turkey sausage and vibrant bell peppers, all nestled atop a perfectly grilled crust. This recipe is not only quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, but it also serves up to 8 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

Imagine the aroma of grilled peppers wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this mouthwatering meal. The reduced-fat Italian cheese blend melts beautifully, creating a gooey, cheesy topping that complements the hearty sausage and fresh veggies. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a satisfying balance of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates, all while keeping your calorie count in check at just 246 kcal per serving.

This pizza is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any occasion where you want to impress without the guilt. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a deliciously healthified pizza that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • oz pizza cheese shredded italian reduced-fat
  • oz turkey sausage italian lean cooked drained
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce organic muir glen®
  • large bell pepper green red cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
  • 13.8 oz pizza dough refrigerated pillsbury® canned

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  2. Cut 18x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil; place on large cookie sheet. Spray foil with cooking spray; set aside.
  3. Place pepper halves on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  4. Remove from grill; cool.
  5. Cut into thin slices.
  6. Unroll dough on sprayed foil. Starting at center, press out dough to form 13x9-inch rectangle.
  7. Brush top of dough with 1 teaspoon oil.
  8. Invert foil, placing dough oil side down directly on grill rack; peel off foil and return to cookie sheet, sprayed side up. Cook uncovered 2 to 4 minutes or until bottom of dough is golden brown. (Watch carefully to prevent burning.) With wide metal pancake turner, turn crust over. Cook 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds longer or until bottom is set but not brown. Carefully remove crust from grill; place browned side up on foil on cookie sheet.
  9. Top crust with pizza sauce, 1 cup of the cheese, the grilled pepper slices and sausage.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the oregano.
  11. Slide pizza from foil onto grill. Cover grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until bottom crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories246kcal
Protein21.7%
Fat35.22%
Carbs43.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
0.32
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.9817391271177%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.97mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:245.87kcal
12.29%
Fat:9.9g
15.23%
Saturated Fat:2.28g
14.25%
Carbohydrates:27.24g
9.08%
Net Carbohydrates:25.62g
9.32%
Sugar:4.98g
5.53%
Cholesterol:19.28mg
6.43%
Sodium:730.29mg
31.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.72g
27.44%
Vitamin C:26.17mg
31.73%
Iron:4.31mg
23.93%
Selenium:6.39µg
9.13%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.51%
Vitamin B3:1.3mg
6.49%
Fiber:1.62g
6.48%
Phosphorus:60.87mg
6.09%
Calcium:54.67mg
5.47%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.45%
Potassium:138.78mg
3.97%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.85%
Vitamin A:185.1IU
3.7%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.32%
Copper:0.06mg
3.17%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.95%
Magnesium:11.77mg
2.94%
Vitamin K:3.02µg
2.88%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.61%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.38%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.03%
Folate:5.99µg
1.5%