Low Sodium Pizza Recipes

LOW SODIUM PIZZA

Steps:

• In a small pot, mix together sauce ingredients.
• Simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove sauce from heat and set aside to cool.
• Shred cheese, prepare vegetable and meat toppings, and set aside.
• Spray pizza pan with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
• Stir yeast and sugar into warm water. Let sit for 8 minutes. Mixture should start to foam slightly.
• In a large mixing bowl, add flour, olive oil, and yeast mixture.
• Mix until blended. In order to keep the mixture dry or moist enough to work with, you may need to add flour or water,.
• Once mixed well, form into a ball.
• On a floured surface, pick dough ball up and throw down hard several times.
• With floured hands (using as little flour as possible) kneed for 2 minutes.
• Place dough in center of pizza pan.
• Using the palm of your hand, press dough out to edges of pan.
• Thumb print outside edge of crust.
• Place pan in preheated 425 º F oven for 10 minutes, then remove.
• In a small bowl mix melted margarine and small amount of Garlic powder.
• Brush margarine and garlic mixture on outside edge of crust.
• Spread sauce, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes, then add shredded cheese, and toppings of your choice to pizza.
• Bake in pre-heated oven at 425º F for 20 to 25 minutes.

EASY LOW-SODIUM PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• 1. Stir whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil and warm water together in a large mixing bowl with a spatula until formed into a sticky ball of dough, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• 2. Cover the bowl with a light cloth or plastic wrap and allow the dough wo rise in a warm (80 F degree plus place for 18 hours.
• 3. The dough will have doubled in the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly flour-dusted surface and shape into a large square. Using a chef's knife, quarter this and reserve the individual portions for freezer storage.

PIZZA SAUCE - HOMEMADE LOW SODIUM RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, saute garlic and onions in olive oil until tender. Add seasonings and continue cooking a few more minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, and then tomato paste. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.

FLASH PIZZA

Steps:

• Mix 2 cups self-rising flour, sugar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for dough in a bowl until well combined. Add olive oil and Greek yogurt and mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Clean off the spoon and mix the dough with your hands until it mostly comes together.
• Transfer dough to a work surface and continue pushing it together until it smooths out. It will be dry; don't be tempted yet to add more liquid. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 minutes, only adding a teaspoon or two of water or flour if absolutely necessary. Cut dough into two equal pieces.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornmeal over the surface.
• Roll one piece dough on a lightly floured surface to an 1/8-inch-thick rectangle. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Top dough with ½ of the pizza sauce, spreading it almost, but not quite all the way, to the edges. Sprinkle ½ of the mozzarella over the sauce, then ½ of the Parmigiano-Reggiano over top. Arrange ½ of the pepperoni slices over the cheese, then drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over top.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until crust is beautifully browned and toppings are bubbly, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
• As soon as you remove the pizza from the oven, repeat Steps 3 to 6 to top and bake second pizza.

LOW SODIUM VEGGIE "PIZZA"

Steps:

• Sprinkle the Bread with olive oil, garlic powder and Italian Seasoning.
• Cut zucchini, roma tomatoes and mozzerella cheese in thin slices, enough to cover bread.
• Layer bread w/ tomatoes first, zucchini next, then top with cheese.
• Use toaster oven to toast a little then broil until cheese is brown and bubbly!
• Let Cool a bit and Enjoy!
• Note: calculated sodium for CHF sufferers or anybody watching sodium is 190mg.