Recipe
The Ideal Veggie-Packed Pizza Dinner for Watching Football
It's football-watching season (Sunday, Monday, or even Saturday... we don't make the rules) and you're getting ready to watch the big game in the comfort of your tiny apartment. Your #1 pal is on their way, but of course, y'all are starving and need some grub to chase the pregame jitters and celebrate your team. However, instead of ordering in like usual, we'd like to introduce you to a new way to fuel up: A good-for-you pizza dinner that's stealing hearts and taking names.
Just because it's football season doesn't mean your food has to weigh you down. You've still got a million other things to worry about (classes, feeling energized, crushing the career fair, ultimate frisbee) and keeping your body happy and full on nutritious foods is the number one way to set yourself up for success. Basically, we know you want to eat better, but need inspiration and simple recipes to get there. That's where we come in.
We've teamed up with DiGiorno *swoon* and Nestlé's Balance Your Plate to bring you two veggie-heavy side dishes you can make with your favorite DiGiorno pizza that you probably already have in your freezer. BYP is an educational program designed to help you put together nutritious meals that incorporate both prepared and fresh foods. And since DiGiorno pizza is quick and easy to prepare (it comes out of your oven hot and fresh-baked in about 20 minutes) you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying moments with your people. Watch the magic of transforming cauliflower, chickpeas, and artichokes into healthy sides below.
All in all, you don’t need to give up foods we all love, like pizza, to create a well-balanced meal. With thoughtful portions and a healthy side dish, pizza can actually be enjoyed as part of a nutritious meal. We've included the recipes below, so screenshot 'em, send 'em to your bestie and get excited to make a good-for-you pizza dinner all on your own. The secret to creating this balanced and nutritious meal? Aim to fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables. Boom, score.
Oven Roasted Artichokes with Parmesan
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 3 large artichokes
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Italian Chickpea Cauliflower Salad
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower broken into florets and cut into 1” pieces
- 1 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 3 tablespoons capers drained
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 Roma tomatoes cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 small avocado cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup packed fresh basil chopped
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Sponsored by Nestlé's Balance Your Plate.