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A truly homemade pizza experience! This recipe guides you through making a crisp whole wheat crust and a vibrant sauce from fresh tomatoes, all topped with tender sautéed veggies and melted mozzarella. A wholesome and satisfying meal perfect for a family pizza night.
For 4 servings
Prepare the whole wheat dough
Make the fresh tomato sauce
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A truly homemade pizza experience! This recipe guides you through making a crisp whole wheat crust and a vibrant sauce from fresh tomatoes, all topped with tender sautéed veggies and melted mozzarella. A wholesome and satisfying meal perfect for a family pizza night.
This italian_american recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 352.3 calories per serving with 14.49g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Sauté the vegetables
Assemble and bake the pizza
Use a plant-based mozzarella alternative and ensure the sugar used is vegan.
Substitute the whole wheat flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to make the crust.
Add cooked chickpeas, crumbled paneer, or grilled tofu along with the other vegetable toppings for a protein boost.
If you're short on time, use a pre-made whole wheat pizza crust and a quality store-bought tomato sauce with no added salt.
The whole wheat crust is a great source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and provides sustained energy.
The colorful medley of vegetables provides essential vitamins like A and C, as well as minerals like potassium and iron.
Cooking tomatoes for the sauce increases the bioavailability of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to heart health and reduced risk of certain diseases.
Yes, this homemade version is quite healthy. The whole wheat crust provides fiber, and it's loaded with nutrient-rich vegetables. Making the sauce from scratch avoids the added sugars and sodium found in many store-bought versions.
One serving (2 slices) of this pizza contains approximately 300-350 calories, depending on the exact amount of cheese and oil used. It's a well-balanced meal with carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats.
Absolutely. After the first rise, you can punch down the dough, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate it for up to 2 days. Let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling.
This pizza is very versatile! Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, black olives, corn, broccoli florets, or cherry tomatoes.
