What’s more, when you DIY it, pizza can be a healthy, balanced meal that keeps your body happy too. After all, you’ve got your carbohydrates in a crust, sources of protein and fat in your toppings, and you can get creative with veggies to sneak those all-important micronutrients in. Plus, there are all those science-backed mental health benefits1 of eating a home-cooked meal with family or friends. Ingredients For the pizza sauce (makes ~3 cups, use and store the rest!) 2. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil, oregano, and freshly cracked pepper to taste, then stir to combine 3. Cover the pot, and bring it to a simmer on medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for a further 20 minutes Note: Whatever sauce you don’t use on your flatbread can be frozen for future use Method Ham and Kale Flatbread Pizza
- Lay your flatbreads on a flat surface, and top each with enough pizza sauce to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle grated Boar’s Head® Simplicity® Organic Cheddar Cheese over the top.
- Distribute the Boar’s Head® Simplicity® All Natural* Uncured Ham and Boar’s Head® Simplicity® All Natural* Uncured Genoa Salame across the two flatbreads. Note: If you’re cooking for fussy kids, stick with ham only!
- In a small bowl, combine chopped kale with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then massage the kale until it breaks down and feels soft.
- Distribute kale evenly over the top of the pizza, followed by the sliced red peppers and olives. Note: Kale and olives are very optional – feel free to leave off or swap for kids.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling and enjoy!
