Heart Healthy Arugula Ricotta Pizza Recipe
Whole grain flatbread is topped with cherry tomatoes, arugula and plenty of velvety ricotta cheese in this high-fiber pizza recipe. A sweet, citrusy balsamic glaze gives this dish a delicious edge over standard delivery. Bake your flatbread pizzas for ten minutes before biting into this bright, peppery and protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
4 whole grain flatbreads
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (assorted colors)
2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup baby arugula
1 Tbsp balsamic glaze
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°.
Step 2
Arrange flatbreads on 2 baking sheets. Cover each flatbread with a layer of the ricotta cheese and the tomatoes. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar, oil, salt and lemon juice. In a bowl, toss the arugula with the dressing.
Step 4
Top the pizza with the arugula and a drizzle of the balsamic glaze. Season with black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
185
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size:
1 pizza
Per serving:
calories:185
total fat:8g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:15mg
sodium:359mg
total carb:17g
fibers:8g
sugars:2g
proteins:12g
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About This Healthy Recipe
Do you love pizza but find it hard to find healthy pizza recipes that taste delicious? If so, you’ll definitely want to try this arugula ricotta pizza. The healthy flatbread pizza recipe starts with high-fiber whole-grain flatbreads. Then the magic begins as it is topped with cherry tomatoes, baby arugula and ricotta cheese. These additions provide creamy goodness, a balanced flavor profile and loads of healthy nutrients. A lemon-infused balsamic glaze finishes this tasty and healthy pizza off perfectly. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner recipe or are craving a healthy snack, you’ll find these healthy pizzas are easy to make and satisfy even the pickiest of eaters, including kids. The best part is that at only 185 calories per pizza, there’s room to enjoy a delicious salad or a second scrumptious serving!
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