Healthier Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
197 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Healthier Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Description
This pizza starts with homemade whole wheat dough rolled to fit a 10-inch springform cake tin, pressed up the sides to form a deep crust reminiscent of Chicago-style pizza. Cheddar cheese is placed on the bottom of the crust before adding diced zucchini and red bell pepper, which add moisture and mild sweetness. Marinara sauce evenly spreads over the vegetables, followed by more cheddar and fresh chopped basil for an aromatic finish.
Baking at 200°C for 20 minutes melts the cheese and cooks the vegetables gently while developing a golden crust. After cooling for 10 minutes, the pizza is easier to cut and serve. The recipe emphasizes flexibility with vegetables, encouraging using whatever produce is on hand to vary the topping content.
This pizza offers a way to enjoy a deep dish style with more whole grains and vegetables, balancing richness from the cheese with fresh basil and vegetable toppings. It’s suitable as a standalone meal or paired with a light salad for added greens.
The notes highlight that pre-made dough and sauces can be used, acknowledging some nutritional variation. Cheese on top can be omitted to reduce calories, and vegetable variety can change per preparation, making this adaptable. The pizza’s cooling step aids in slicing neat portions.
Ingredients
- 1 portion whole wheat pizza dough homemade
- 12 tablespoon marinara sauce
- 40 g cheddar cheese grated; for the base
- 40 g cheddar cheese grated; for the topping
- 0.5 zucchini diced, aka courgette
- 0.5 red bell pepper diced
- 4 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Make the 1 portion Homemade whole wheat pizza dough according to the recipe.
- Roll it out so that it is a little wider than the pan you are using. we used a 10 inch diameter spring-form cake tin and it worked perfectly. Put the dough in the greased tin and push the dough up the sides a little.
- Put 40 g Cheddar cheese on the bottom and then top with 0.5 Courgette (zucchini) and 0.5 Red bell pepper.
- Top with 12 tablespoon Marinara and then sprinkle with 40 g Cheddar cheese and 4 tablespoon Fresh basil.
- Put into the oven for 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving to make it easier to cut.
Notes
- Use any vegetables on hand to customize this pizza and make use of fridge leftovers.
- Store-bought pizza dough and sauce may be used but will affect nutritional values.
- Omitting the top cheese reduces calorie content if desired.
- Vary the vegetable toppings each time for different flavor combinations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25pizza | |
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 44.6mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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