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mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories while still melting well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while salami is more affordable.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Prepare pizza dough and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough into circles about 6 inches in diameter.

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on half of each dough circle.

Add mozzarella cheese and any desired toppings on top of the sauce.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Carefully add the folded pizzas to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary.

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.

Serve hot, optionally with a side of arugula and a drizzle of olive oil.

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