By using whole-wheat crust, part-skim cheese, turkey pepperoni, and mixed vegetables, this pizza offers kids more of the nutrients they need, with less fat and fewer calories.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
This Recipe:
- 1 ready-to-bake whole-wheat pizza crust (10 inches in diameter)
- ½ c. pizza sauce
- 1 c. shredded part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- ½ c. (17 slices) turkey pepperoni
- 1 c. sliced mushrooms
Traditional Recipe:
- 1/3 (2 slices) medium pizza (typical delivery-style pizza with pepperoni and thin crust)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400° F (204° C).
- Spread pizza sauce on crust.
- Spread cheese on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle sliced mushrooms and pepperoni on top of the cheese.
- Bake approximately 15 minutes. Cut into 6 wedges.
Serves: 3
Serving size: 2 slices
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
| This Recipe |
Traditional Recipe |
| 395 calories |
570 calories |
| 22 g protein |
22 g protein |
| 11 g fat |
26 g fat |
| 3.6 g sat. fat |
10 g sat. fat |
| 52 g carbohydrate |
62 g carbohydrate |
| 8 g fiber |
3 g fiber |
| 24 mg cholesterol |
26 mg cholesterol |
| 980 mg sodium |
1507 mg sodium |
| 160 mg calcium |
259 mg calcium |
| 1 mg iron |
4 mg iron |
| n/a mcg folic acid |
n/a mcg folic acid |
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
Use some of your favorite veggies for toppings instead of pepperoni and mushrooms. Peppers, broccoli, spinach, or fresh tomatoes are good options.
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: May 2011
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.