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Wholesome Pizza Roll-Ups

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Crispy, cheesy pizza roll-ups packed with hidden veggies like spinach, red bell pepper, and carrot, perfect for a quick, healthy snack or lunchbox treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce (plain or lightly seasoned)
  • 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (30 g) finely chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen, squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) finely grated carrot
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: finely chop spinach, dice red bell pepper, and grate carrot. Squeeze out excess moisture from spinach. Toss veggies with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Mix the filling: combine the veggies with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in the same bowl, stirring gently.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle. Stretch gently if store-bought.
  5. Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle dried Italian herbs evenly on top.
  6. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around edges.
  7. Distribute the veggie-cheese mixture evenly over the sauce layer and press lightly to flatten.
  8. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough into a tight log, tucking in the filling and sealing the edge by pinching the dough.
  9. Slice the roll into 1 to 1 1/2 inch (2.5 to 4 cm) thick slices. Arrange cut-side up on the baking sheet with space between each.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  11. Cool slightly before serving to let cheese set.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from spinach and veggies to prevent soggy dough. Brush dough with olive oil and use a light hand with tomato sauce to keep crust crispy. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with appropriate substitutions. Can also be air-fried at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.

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