Any way you slice it, you can’t go wrong with pizza. Our Farmer Cheese Margherita Pizza replaces the traditional mozzarella with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, giving this iconic Italian dish a deliciously tangy update. Our small batch, high-protein cheese flawlessly complements the time-tested flavor combination of tomato sauce, basil leaves, and baked dough. Ditch the delivery and preheat the oven because, after one slice, this will be your new standard for pizza.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 15 mins Servings: 8Ingredients
- 1 12 inch round pizza dough, (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- salt to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- red chili flakes to taste
- 4-5 basil leaves
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, Fahrenheit.
- In a food processor, add in drained can of whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, and salt and puree until smooth.
- Spread sauce over pizza dough stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge.
- Dollop with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, add red pepper flakes, and fresh basil. Cook for 15 minutes or until the pizza crust has browned. Serve, slice, and enjoy!
