How to Make Diabetes-Friendly Pizza

On World Diabetes Day, we present the ultimate guilty pleasure – pizza! Except, that you can effortless take away the ‘guilty’ tag as it is enriched with sauce and spice and everything nice. With capsicum, spinach and mushroom paired with fresh tomato pizza sauce and a wholewheat base, this pizza is perfect as an occasional treat.

Ingredients:
2 whole wheat pizza base
4 tbsp grated mozzrella cheese

For the pizza sauce

2 tsp olive oil
2 bayleaves
6 black peppercorns
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup capsicum, finely chopped
1/4 cup tomatoes, blanched and finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp sugar

For the topping:

6 tomato slices
2 tbsp capsicum, chopped
2 tbsp spinach, blanched and chopped
3 tbsp mushrooms, blanched and sliced
6 sun-dried tomatoes , soaked and drained
1 tbsp black olives, chopped
1 tsp garlic, finely chopped

Method:

For the pizza sauce

1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the bayleaves and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
2. Add the garlic and onions and sauté on medium flame for one minute.
3. Add the oregano and capsicum and sauté on medium flame for another minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato pulp, salt and two tbsp of water, mix well and cook on medium flame for two to three minutes.
5. Add the sugar, mix well and cook on medium flame for one more minute.
6. Remove from the flame and discard the bayleaves and peppercorns.
7. Divide the sauce into two equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Place a pizza base on a flat, dry surface and spread one portion of the pizza sauce over it.
2. Arrange 3 tomato slices, sprinkle 1 tbsp of capsicum, 1 tbsp of spinach, 1½ tbsp mushrooms, 3 sun-dried tomatoes, ½ tbsp black olives and ½ tsp of garlic evenly over it.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 1 more pizza and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 to 20 minutes or till the pizza base is crisp.
4. Cut into four equal wedges and serve immediately.

Image and Recipe Courtesy: TarlaDalal.com

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