Make your pizza healthier by loading up peppers, cheese, basil, nut butter, berries, tomatoes and jalapeños for a cheat meal that incorporates good quality protein and healthy fats. Replacing regular pizza crust with similar looking & healthy pita bread and using fresh toppings to make this delicious pita bread pizza in less than 15 mins is mind-blowing and scintillating!
Most of the sauces used are either store-bought or quick to make at home. Depending on the toppings, these pizzas are less than 300 calories. The small pita bread is 130 cal + small handful of pizza blend cheese is 100 cal, i.e. a total of only 230 cal without the toppings & the sauce. Let me know which pizza you enjoyed the most and why in the comment section below.
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Basil Pesto Sauce:
INGREDIENTS
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 45g (1/4 cup) pine nuts, toasted
• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 small garlic cloves, halved
• 60g (3/4 cup) shredded parmesan
RECIPE:
Place the toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic and parmesan cheese in a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin steady stream until well combined.
Pizza Tomato Sauce:
INGREDIENTS
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Pinch of chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Freshly cracked black pepper
RECIPE:
Add the olive oil and garlic to a pot and cook over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, some freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of red chili flakes. Stir to combine. Cover the pot, allow the pot to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes minimum, or up to 30 minutes.
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