My parents lovingly refer to this dish as “leftover topping pizza,” but I enjoy it because it’s hearty and my kids actually eat it. It allows me to sneak in extra veggies and transform it into a healthier meal without any fuss.
The best part? My kids love helping out—adding their favorite toppings, arranging the veggies into fun shapes, and making it their own. It’s not just a meal; it’s a fun, wholesome family activity that encourages healthy eating habits and creativity.
Hearty Veggie & Ham Pizza Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Store-bought pizza dough (Trader Joe’s) or pita bread or tortilla
- Pizza sauce of your choice
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Sliced sandwich ham, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Optional: Bacon, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 bowl full of broccoli florets, cooked (microwave in a bowl of water for 7 minutes)
- 1 sweet potato, cooked (microwave until tender, then diced)
- Optional: Fresh spinach leaves
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Follow the instructions on your pizza dough packaging for the oven temperature, typically around 425°F.
- Prepare the Toppings:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped ham, bacon (if using), sliced peppers, and onions until the vegetables are tender and bacon is crispy.
- Microwave broccoli in a bowl of water for 7 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the sweet potato in the microwave until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Let it cool slightly, then dice.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Drizzle Avocado Oil (or Olive Oil) on the baking sheet. Roll out the store-bought dough and then transfer on a baking sheet. Poke holes all over dough with a fork. OR lay pita bread or tortilla flat.
- Spread an even layer of pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Evenly distribute the cooked ham, peppers, onions, bacon, chopped tomato, broccoli, sweet potato, and optional spinach over the cheese.
- Bake:
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven.
- Bake according to the pizza dough instructions, usually 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Serve:
• • Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy your hearty, veggie-packed pizza!
