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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.