Olive Onion Tomato Pizza

The tomatoes and olives are also heart healthy.

Tomatoes may help the heart and over-all health by:

• Reducing heart disease risk with the high content of lycopene - reducing risk by 14%.
• Lowering cholesterol
• Improving blood vessel function with high antioxidants helping to eliminate cell-damaging free radicals.
• Managing blood pressure

Tomatoes are also rich in vitamins, like vitamin C and the B vitamins, along with minerals - such as potassium. These nutrients may help manage blood pressure and reduce undesired cholesterol levels.

The olive is very heart healthy with powerful antioxidants. The antioxidants in olives are polyphenols, which help protect against oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. If left unchecked, inflammation can lead to a variety of illnesses including heart disease. 

Pizza Dough Ingredients:

1 (¼ –oz.) package active dry yeast (about 1 tablespoon)

1 cup warm water (105-115 F; 40-45 C)

2 teaspoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 cups all-purpose flour

Pizza Dough Instructions:

In a mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add olive oil, salt, whole wheat flour and 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour. Beat until thoroughly combined, making a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface with remaining all-purpose flour, about ½ cup, kneading in enough flour to make a stiff dough. Brush a bowl with oil. Place dough in bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk – about 1 hour.

Punch down dough; cut in half and roll out to fit 2 (12-inch) pans. Top with favorite topping.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 450 F (230 C) until brown. Makes 2 (12-inch) pizzas.

Nutritional Information/Analysis:

Calories: 52 Protein: 1g Carbohydrates: 19g Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Fiber: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 49mg

Pizza Toppings:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 onions, thinly sliced into rings

3 tomatoes, thinly sliced

¼ cup sliced black olives

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

½ teaspoon dried-leaf basil

½ teaspoon dried-leaf oregano

¼ teaspoon dried garlic

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened. Arrange onions on top of dough. Top with sliced tomatoes, olives, and cheese. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, and garlic - garnishing with parsley if desired.

Makes enough topping for 2 (12-inch) pizzas.

Nutritional Information/Analysis:

Calories: 43 Protein: 2g Carbohydrates: 2g Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 1g Fiber: 0g Cholesterol: 7mg Sodium: 55mg

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