Pizza is an all-time favourite food item for everyone especially kids. Kids love it so much that they can have it any time of the day. My girls especially the younger one is crazy about it too and whenever we plan to eat out, her first option is always Pizza.

I thought to myself, something which kids love so much and can have any time, Why not try to make it healthy?

Healthy is not about only using healthy ingredients but also about something which is homemade.

Dietician moms tips and benefits to go for a homemade food-

1.        Healthy ingredients. Always try using healthier substitutes of the ingredients used in a dish.

2.       Saves money.

3.       Portion size can be controlled at home.

4.       Think of the dishes which you and your kids love to eat outside. Make a list of ingredients in that and think of healthier alternatives to add. Everything can be made at home. Just a little extra work.

Today, I am posting homemade pizza recipe from scratch. We are even going to make pizza base and pizza sauce at home. So, are you ready?

Pizza dough recipe-

Ingredients

  • 4 cups plain flour
  • (1 1/2 cups) warm water
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup oil

 

Instructions-

First of all, mix the water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Keep it aside for 5-6 minutes. Now mix the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the yeast mixture and oil. Mix it properly and use your hands to make a proper dough out of it.

Take a bowl with little oil and keep kneading it for some time till it’s nice, soft and elastic. Cover with a plastic wrap and keep it aside in a warm place for 30 minutes or until it is double in size.


Pizza sauce recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 can tomato paste or 8-10 fresh tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • Pinch of sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions-

In a bowl, stir tomato sauce and tomato paste until combined and smooth. Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cook it for some time and store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.


 

Pizza recipe

 

Homemade Pizza Recipe
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 35-40 mins
 
To make pizza, use lots of fresh vegetables and a fresh, homemade and healthy pizza will be ready. As we are making a healthier version of pizza, we are also adding some ingredients which will make it rich in vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, vitamin A etc.
Ingredients
  • 1 onion sliced
  • I tomato sliced or chopped
  • 1 capsicum
  • 1 small broccoli
  • 100 gms mushroom
  • Half cup corns
  • 200gm cooked chicken (optional)
  • Homemade pizza sauce
  • Homemade pizza base
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. First of all, preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
  2. Roll out the dough flat with the help of some dry flour.
  3. Spread homemade pizza sauce on the base.
  4. Now add some vegetables to the base.
  5. Last but not least, sprinkle the grated cheese and keep it in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
Notes – You can also use whole wheat flour instead of white flour. Just substitute it or use it 50:50. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin A, C, and antioxidants. Broccoli is rich in iron and calcium, mushrooms and chicken are a rich source of proteins. Cheese is a rich source of calcium. So, who says pizza is unhealthy? Its all about making the right choices.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 Calories: 250-300/100gms

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