How many calories does one Quick Tomato Pizza have?

One Quick Tomato Pizza gives 553 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 217 calories, proteins account for 75 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 261 calories.  One Quick Tomato Pizza provides about 28 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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quick tomato pizza recipe  is a simple Indian style tomato pizza which I make at home in Mumbai,  is sure to be enjoyed by kids. Learn how to make Italian tomato pizza.

Whip up some thick, fresh tomato pizza sauce and spoon them on to the pizza base. Top up with capsicum, onions and lots of cheese and bake until the cheese is all molten and hot! Bite into a slice of this cheese tomato pizza and enjoy!

To make quick tomato pizza, first make pizza sauce. For that, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds and then saute onions for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the blanched tomatoes and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato ketchup, sugar, oregano, chilli flakes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Then place a pizza base on a flat, dry surface and spread ½ portion of the pizza sauce on it. Arrange ¼ cup capsicum juliennes over it and sprinkle ½ cup of grated cheese evenly over it. Assemble one more pizza and bake them at 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes or till the pizza base is crisp.

In this easy homemade tomato pizza, we have used whole wheat pizza base to go slightly healthy. You can also make this Whole Wheat Pizza Base at home if you wish to and time permits. 

 Whole Wheat Pizza Base

For a kids party you can use mini pizza base to make Italian tomato pizza and leave them to dwell in its flavour and aroma. 

Tips for quick tomato pizza. 

1. Make pizza sauce in advance over weekends and refrigerate it. In a deep-freezer this pizza sauce stays fresh for upto a month.

2. To make it more attractive for kids, use colourful capsicum.

3. Remember to serve immediately, else it might turn soggy.

Is Quick Tomato Pizza healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients of Quick Tomato Pizza.

What's good in Quick Tomato Pizza.

Tomatoes : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes. 

Olive Oil : Olive oil is a strong antioxidant and good for heart. Also its has anti inflammation properties. This is one of the healthiest oil you can opt for. It has around 77% of MUFA. Olive oil, especially the extra virgin olive oil, is unrefined oil in its natural state and free of chemicals. Moreover, olive oil also possess polyphenols – a type of antioxidant which protects body cells and maintains heart health as well. Popular in Mediterranean cooking, this oil works best for salad dressings or quick sautéing recipes. They cannot be used for prolonged cooking at high temperatures. Note that its a fat at the end of the day so don't consume too much. Read the super article of  which oil is the healthiest, avoid vegetable oil.

Garlic : Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol. The active ingredient allicin present in garlic aids in lowering blood pressure. Garlic is also alleged to help regulate blood glucose levels for diabetics. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system. Garlic has an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal function and can help in relieving common cold and other viral infections. To boost your immune system have a garlic clove a day. Garlic is a top anti viral food. The thiosulphate compound, Allicin found in garlic acts as a strong antioxidant and protects our body from damage of free radicals.  Read here for complete benefits of garlic.

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin in Onions promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions.

Capsicum (Bell Peppers) : Rich in vitamin C, capsicum protect and maintain the lining of the heart. Low glycemic index (40) colourful capsicum are immune boosters. Colourful capsicums are not only visually appealing but also good for your eyes too, as they contain antioxidant Lutein, which protects the eye from cataracts and degeneration of the eye. Capsicum is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells in the bone marrow. See detailed benefits of capsicum.

What's problem in Quick Tomato Pizza.

Sugar : Sugar used in the recipe is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. This also causes high blood sugar levels in your body. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage.

Tomato ketchup : this has lots of sugar added to it. 

Processed Cheese : Switch from processed cheese to block cheese as that is healthy.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Quick Tomato Pizza?

No, this recipe is not good and healthy for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. This also causes high blood sugar levels in your body.
 The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage.

Which is a healthy pizza to have? 

Make sure the base of your pizza is healthy and then fix the rest. This bhakri pizza recipe is made from jowar and bajra flour.

  Bhakhri Pizza ( Gluten Free Recipe)

Can healthy individuals have Quick Tomato pizza ?

No, this pizza is not healthy.

Quick Tomato Pizza is high in

1. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. 

2. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

3. Calcium : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults.

4. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 

5. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 553 calories that come from Quick Tomato Pizza?

Walking (6 kmph)                                     =     2 hours 46 mins
Running (11 kmph)                                   =      55 mins
Cycling (30 kmph)                                    =     1 hour 14 mins
Swimming (2 kmph)                                 =      1 hour 35 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.