5 Healthy Pizza Recipes That Are So Tasty You’ll Ditch Delivery
We're on a mission to convince the world that healthy pizza recipes do exist—and can be totally delicious. There's no skimping on dough, sauce, fresh veggies, or cheese for these healthy pizza recipe ideas. We include all in ideal ratios and with unique flavor combos (banh mi pie, anyone?) to deliver maximum flavor per calorie. These healthy homemade pizzas are selected with an eye on calories, protein, fiber, and sodium so you can feel A-OK about going back for a second slice.
Thin Crust Pepperoni and Vegetable Pizza
Calling all fans of ultra-thin crust! For 250 calories, you can enjoy not just a slice, but a full half of one of these veggie-brimmed healthy pizzas. A golden, whole grain tortilla acts as the base for crunchy bell peppers and fresh mushrooms. Use turkey pepperoni instead of pork or beef to trim a few calories and fat grams.
Veggie Banh Mi Pizza
We're so hooked on the Vietnamese sandwich that we tapped one of our favorite cookbook authors/bloggers Gaby Dalkin to spin it into a healthy homemade pizza. This mash-up recipe includes many classic banh mi components—pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, Fresno chiles—just minus the meat. The sauce (rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce) is so delicious, you might want to make a double batch so you have extra for dunking the crust.
Chicken Scarpariello Cauliflower Flatbread
Equal parts spicy and sweet, tangy yet decadent: The Italian-American main dish delight of chicken scarpariello is the inspiration for this healthy homemade pizza. The chicken, peppadew peppers, and lemon are still here, but they're crowning a low-cal and low-carb cauliflower crust rather than part of a longer-cooking braise.
Tlayuda (Mexican Pizza)
Start with a flour tortilla as the crust for this Mexican-style healthy pizza idea and each pie cooks up in a mere 4 minutes. The crust is great, but the sauce might be the real star here—it's inspired by a classic Mexican mole and made with pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, barbecue sauce, cinnamon, a blend of hot and warm spices, plus some bittersweet chocolate. (Trust us, it's sensational!) A thick schmear of that quick mole pairs beautifully with the toppings, including black beans, Oaxaca cheese, crunchy cabbage, roma tomatoes, and fresh, buttery avocado slices.
Pizza Primavera
This appetizer-perfect pizza features a kaleidoscope of veggies on crisp flatbread, including tender asparagus and fresh bell peppers, both rich in antioxidants. Best of all? Since it's built on an already-baked flatbread, this heart-healthy pizza can be ready to slice and share in just 35 minutes.