Did someone say PIZZA!!!
Making Healthy Pizza
Pizza is a tasty and convenient option that can absolutely be included as part of a healthy diet! To make your pizza night healthier, try choosing:
- A thin and crispy base
- Lean protein such as chicken and ham
- Choose lots of vegetables for your topping (capsicum, olives, mushrooms, spinach, onion, tomato and pumpkin are great)
- Top with low fat cheese or buffalo mozzarella
- Avoid deep dish, stuffed crust and fatty meats such as streaky bacon and sausage
- Order smaller sizes if having take away
Why not try making your own homemade pizza?
Homemade pita pizza:
Ingredients:
- 1 medium wholemeal pita bread
- 2-3 tbsp of tomato paste
- Chopped veggies (spinach, onion, capsicum, olives, mushrooms and sun-dried tomato)
- 1 tsp of pesto
- 50g of shredded chicken
- 30g of low fat cheese or buffalo mozzarella
- Dried oregano leaves
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C and place pita bread on a lightly greased tray and spread with tomato paste.
- Place the heaviest ingredients on first – start with the chicken then top your choice of vegetables
- Spread pesto over the top and sprinkle with cheese and oregano leaves
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the pita bread has crisped up and cheese has melted.
You could also include lean ham or trimmed bacon, roasted vegetables, mixed herbs, mozzarella, tasty or feta cheese or top with some chilli for extra kick!
Lauren Manning
Dietitian, Symmetry Physiotherapy