A healthier pizza – Recipe 27th May 2017

Pizza…who can resist it?? But you’ve been following your healthy eating plan all week the last thing you want to do is undo all your hard work.

Here’a a recipe for a lighter pizza that won’t leave you feeling bloated or guilty

Ingredients (serves 1):

– A wrap – wholewheat is best but make sure to look at the ingredients. If possible avoid wraps that have a long list of ingredients. The last time I made this pizza I opted for a Fitzgeralds Italian Piada which literally has 5 ingredients: Wheat flour, water, extra virgin olive oil, salt and yeast. I generally don’t opt for white but on this occasion it was the best option available.

– Tomato paste made out of tomato puree (2 tablespoons), a dash of Worcestershire sauce, basil (a pinch), oregano (a pinch), garlic (a clove) and some chilli flakes (optional if you like a bit of heat)

– Add veggies! Peppers, mushrooms, sweetcorn, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, courgette…experiment with what you have in the fridge. If using peppers, mushrooms, courgette chargrill them on a dry pan to ensure as much water as possible is removed…no one likes soggy pizza. Some great combos include butternut squash, spinach and goats cheese or basil, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.

– Add whatever else you like but I tend to add protein to ensure I am having as balanced as meal as possible…poaching some chicken and shredding it on top is a great option

– Mozzarella or nutritional yeast (if vegan)

– Lots of green leaves…top generously with your greens of choice. Rocket is my favourite but spinach works well too.

Top pizza as desired and add to a preheated oven (make sure its good and hot) for 4-5 minutes. Dress with the rocket or leaves of your choice.

Enjoy guilt free!

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Warm wishes

Lauren