Healthy Homemade Pizza Ideas

I love making homemade pizza. It allows so much creativity, and can be super simple. If you make your own crust it can be SUPER healthy. This night I didn't have time. And I love the Mama Mary's Thin and Crispy Crusts. They crisp up nicely, and are not that bad for you calorie, sodium and fat wise, if you eat in moderation. They can hold a lot of toppings. Plus they come in two packs so you can try a couple of different things out.  Below are two ideas. One we make all the time, use it for parties etc. You can find it on my Master's Party spread (that blog here)  It's nice and light. The other was a new idea, and adaptation from one we saw in Cooking Light. I took a few short cuts but it was DELICIOUS.  Have fun with the homemade pizza idea and let me know your favorite ideas.

Blue Cheese Spinach and Caramelized Onion Pizza

• One thin pizza crust (pre-baked)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 one red onion very thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup blue cheese ( I use reduced fat)

1. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a pan. Add onions and sauté until caramelized
2. Brush the pizza crust with one tablespoon olive oil.
3. Sprinkle crust with onions and half the blue cheese.
4. Top with spinach and then other half of the blue cheese.
5. Bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes or until cheese just starts to get gooey and spinach wilts.

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

• 1 pounds mushrooms, sliced (I used a combo of baby bellas and button)
• 1 small red onion cut into small wedges
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into thirds
• 1/2 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce, divided (I love Dellalo)
• 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces - If you cant find fresh mozzarella, I've
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Combine mushrooms and onions on baking sheet; Toss with olive oil and a little salt and pepper.  Bake for 15 minutes. Add asparagus to pan; bake for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Spread sauce over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with vegetable mixture, cheese and red pepper flakes. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, until cheese melts.
4. Drizzle with balsamic as soon as you take it out of the oven. 
5.  Sprinkle with basil and salt.