If you’re like us and want to enjoy a cheesy and crispy slice of pizza guilt-free, we bet you’ll appreciate this healthy version that contains a secret ingredient. Here, we’ll share a recipe that contains 19 grams of protein, and we’ll explain how you can make it at home.
The Secret Ingredient
You’re probably wondering how a caprese pizza can be delicious and healthy. It’s easy! The secret is to switch the mozzarella for cottage cheese. It’s a creamy alternative and provides a rich amount of protein to any dish. Rest assured that you’ll love the taste.
How to Make it at Home
This protein-packed recipe takes only about 25 minutes to prepare. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients
Whole-wheat pizza dough, at room temp for 1 hr. if refrigerated 3/4 c. whole-milk cottage cheese 1 oz. parmesan, finely grated (2/3 cup), plus more for sprinkling 1/4 c. basil leaves, chopped, plus more for sprinkling 1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1 tbsp lemon juice 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. honey Kosher salt and pepper 1 small shallot, chopped 4 c. cups baby arugula
Directions
STEP 1: For the base of your healthy dish, prepare and grill whole-wheat pizza dough and transfer it to a cutting board. This is a better alternative to the traditional white flour dough.
STEP 2: Using a food processor, puree cottage cheese until you achieve a smooth texture. Then, add in the Parmesan. Move the mixture to a bowl and fold in basil and lemon zest. Spread the cheesy mixture onto the pizza crust and put tomatoes on top.
STEP 3: In a different large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper to dissolve. Add arugula and toss to coat. Add arugula salad on top of the tomatoes and some more parmesan, if desired. Your healthy caprese pizza is ready for you to enjoy!