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Mediterranean Pizza

Mediterranean Pizza

Yes, you can enjoy pizza without it sabotaging your diet for the day and, yes, it can even provide a health boost. Whole wheat pizza crust packs more fiber and B vitamins (which help a runner’s body generate energy during workouts) than crust made with refined flour. Smoked ham is a leaner topping choice than bacon but still provides plenty of rich, meaty flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: American
Calories: 433
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 thin 12" whole wheat pizza crust
  • ¼ to1/3 cup Kale-Almond Pesto or jarred pesto
  • 1 cup arugula or baby spinach
  • 6 ounces uncured smoked ham coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 cup jarred sliced roasted red peppers
  • 1/3 cup sliced olives optional
  • ½ cup torn fresh basil
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • Ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes. Remove and turn the oven to broil.
  2. Spread the pesto on the crust. Top with the arugula or spinach, ham, red peppers, olives (if using), basil, and goat cheese. Season to taste with black pepper. Broil for 1 minute, or until the toppings are hot.