Clam Pizza

This clam pizza combines a crispy, high-protein crust with fresh clams and savory toppings, delivering a unique seafood twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Canned clams (drained) - 200 grams
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Spread the sautéed garlic evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Evenly distribute the drained clams over the garlic oil.
7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the clams, followed by grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Add lemon zest, chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper on top.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from clams and cheese, supporting muscle health.
• Whole wheat crust provides more fiber and nutrients compared to regular pizza crust.

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