Pizza is definitely a kid favorite, but not so much a health promoting one. My kids love our alternative, Meatza, but it is messy to make and takes multiple pans. I’m a huge fan of stir-frys and decided that the ingredients of Pizza, minus the processed junk crust would make a great stir fry.
After a few tries, I finally have a recipe that I really like and that the kids seem to love. In fact, I had to make it twice to get a picture because they ate the first batch before I could photograph it. This also makes a surprisingly good breakfast, or leftovers can be used in making a pizza omelet, another kid favorite!
Pizza Stir Fry Recipe (Like Pizza With Extra Veggies!)
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Yield 6 servings
An easy stir fry that kids love! Instead of a refined flour crust, this simple stir-fry has all the flavors of pizza with a bunch of healthy veggies for a delicious, but guilt-free meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground nitrate-free Italian sausage
- 1 lb zucchini or yellow squash
- 1-2 cups mushrooms
- 1 large onion
- 10 oz nitrate-free pepperoni, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 TBSP Italian seasoning
- 1 TBSP garlic powder
- canned black olives, banana peppers, or bell pepper slices (optional)
- 1 cup cooked pasta or pizza sauce to top (optional)
- mozzarella or Parmesan cheese to top (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked.
- While cooking, peel and dice the zucchini and onion and slice the mushrooms.
- Remove sausage from pan and add vegetables.
- Saute until starting to get tender.
- Add the sausage back in.
- Separate pepperoni slices and add.
- Add spinach and black olives, banana peppers, or very thinly sliced fresh peppers if using.
- Cook until all are heated and spinach is wilted.
- Spice to taste
- When cooked, top with pasta or pizza sauce and cheese if using.
- Enjoy!
Courses Main
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 521 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 42.5 g | 65% | |
Saturated Fat 14 g | 70% | |
Cholesterol 113 mg | 38% | |
Sodium 1365 mg | 57% | |
Total Carbohydrates 6.6 g | 2% | |
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g | 8% | |
Sugars 3 g | ||
Protein 27.5 g | 55% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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