Spinach, Pepper, and Feta Pizza

My version of pizza is just a little different from the rest of the world. You see, I believe that pizza can actually be healthy. It’s not the greased up, mystery meat laden, double cheese concoction that can be delivered to your door in under 30 minutes (do they still make that guarantee?).

I happen to think pizza can be the perfect balance of whole grains, vegetables, dairy, and lean meats. Everything you need in a healthy diet. This crust takes a little time, but it’s well worth it. Cooked at a high temp, it cooks up just right.

I limit my toppings, as to not overload the crust. No one likes a soggy crust. The toppings for this are simple, add amazing flavor, and pack a big burst of nutrients, like fiber, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.  Spinach pesto, three colors of peppers, a small amount of mozzarella, and feta cheese for a little saltiness – yum!

Running low on whole white wheat flour? You can absolutely make this with all all-purpose flour. It comes out beautifully. Sometimes, you just run out of an ingredient and you have to figure out the next step. Go with it.

That’s the beauty of cooking – every recipe can be your own creation. Substitution is just another form of creativity.