Whole-Wheat Pepperoni Pizza

Health score
23%
Whole-Wheat Pepperoni Pizza
45 min.
6
233kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza night? This Whole-Wheat Pepperoni Pizza is not just delicious; it’s a healthier option that brings the classic taste you love into a more nutritious realm. With a crispy, golden crust made from a blend of whole-wheat and all-purpose flour, this recipe offers the perfect foundation for a delightful topping of rich tomato-basil sauce, savory turkey pepperoni, and gooey part-skim mozzarella cheese.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering pizza that serves six, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. With only 233 calories per serving, it won't sabotage your healthy eating goals while still satisfying your cravings. The combination of protein, fats, and carbohydrates creates a balanced meal option that everyone can enjoy.

Whether you're cooking for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack, this pizza is versatile enough for any occasion. Plus, with the option to swap out pepperoni for your favorite veggies, you can cater to both meat-lovers and vegetarians alike. Gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and get ready to impress your taste buds and those of your loved ones with this homemade deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.7 cup tomato basil sauce 
  • 24 slices turkey pepperoni 
  • 0.7 cup water (120° to 130°)
  • 0.8 cup flour whole-wheat
  • 2.3 teaspoons yeast 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  2. Place flours, yeast, salt, and sugar in a food processor; process until blended.
  3. Combine very warm water and oil in a 1-cup glass measure. Slowly pour water mixture through food chute with processor on; process until mixture forms a ball. Process an additional 1 minute.
  4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; coat dough with cooking spray.
  5. Let rest 15 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 50
  7. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle.
  8. Place dough on an inverted large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Crimp edges of dough to form a rim.
  9. Spread sauce over surface of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border; sprinkle sauce with pepperoni and cheese.
  10. Bake at 500 for 11 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is golden.
  11. Cut into 6 wedges.
  12. kitchen tip
  13. Let your food processor prepare the dough for this recipe, or purchase a prebaked whole-wheat thin-crust pizza shell from the grocery store. Substitute your favorite pizza veggies for the pepperoni for a vegetarian option.

Nutrition Facts

Calories233kcal
Protein22.72%
Fat32.97%
Carbs44.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.18
Glycemic Load
8.86
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.665652228438%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:232.69kcal
11.63%
Fat:8.61g
13.24%
Saturated Fat:3.6g
22.52%
Carbohydrates:26.03g
8.68%
Net Carbohydrates:23.24g
8.45%
Sugar:1.76g
1.95%
Cholesterol:26.8mg
8.93%
Sodium:554.87mg
24.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.35g
26.7%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.18%
Selenium:18.74µg
26.78%
Calcium:236.7mg
23.67%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.09%
Phosphorus:209.11mg
20.91%
Folate:65.33µg
16.33%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.8%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.2%
Fiber:2.79g
11.14%
Vitamin B3:2.16mg
10.82%
Iron:1.64mg
9.1%
Magnesium:34.29mg
8.57%
Copper:0.11mg
5.73%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.26%
Potassium:182.25mg
5.21%
Vitamin A:224.49IU
4.49%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.89%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.39%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.28%
Vitamin K:2.19µg
2.09%
Source:My Recipes