Low Carb Pizza | 8 Quick & Easy Low-Calorie Protein Pizza Recipes
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Published on Aug 04, 2024
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Introduction
This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to making eight delicious low-carb and low-calorie pizza recipes. Perfect for satisfying pizza cravings while keeping your macros in check, these recipes are quick, easy, and customizable to fit your dietary needs.
Step 1: Perfect Pita Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Pita of your choice
- 60g Marinara sauce
- 28g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
- 7 Turkey Pepperonis
- 10g Egg whites for egg wash
- Garlic powder to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven (or air fryer).
- Brush egg whites on both sides of the pita to help it crisp up.
- Sprinkle garlic powder on both sides and press it in.
- Bake the pita until it starts to crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
- Return to the oven (or air fryer) and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 2: Crispy Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Joseph's Lavash Bread
- 120g Marinara sauce
- 42g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
- 12 Turkey Pepperonis
- 20g Egg whites for egg wash
- Garlic powder to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven.
- Brush egg whites on both sides of the lavash and sprinkle garlic powder.
- Bake until crispy (about 5 minutes).
- Add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
- Bake again until the toppings are golden.
Step 3: English Muffin Pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 English Muffin (cut in half)
- 60g Marinara sauce
- 28g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
- 5 Turkey Pepperonis (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Split the English muffin in half and lightly spray with butter.
- Bake for a few minutes until slightly crispy.
- Add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
- Return to the oven until toppings are golden.
Step 4: Everything Bagel Pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 Everything Bagel (cut in half)
- 60g Marinara sauce
- 28g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro and basil
- 5 Turkey Pepperonis (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven.
- Split the bagel and spray with butter.
- Bake until crispy.
- Add marinara, mozzarella, cilantro, basil, and pepperonis.
- Bake again until the cheese is melted.
Step 5: Tortilla Pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 Large Tortilla
- 90g Marinara sauce
- 42g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven.
- Place the tortilla on a baking sheet and bake until slightly crisp.
- Add marinara and mozzarella.
- Return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
Step 6: Pepperoni Pizza Crunch Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 Large Tortilla
- 24 Turkey Pepperonis
- 42g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Layer pepperonis and cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over to create a wrap.
- Place in an air fryer or oven until crispy.
Step 7: Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets
Ingredients
- 10 Slices of Bread (your choice)
- 105g Light Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 50 Turkey Pepperonis
Instructions
- Lay down one slice of bread and brush with egg whites.
- Add mozzarella and pepperonis.
- Top with another slice of bread, pressing down the edges.
- Brush the top with egg whites and crimp with a fork.
- Bake at 450°F for about 8 minutes.
Step 8: Pepperoni Pizza Fries
Ingredients
- 4 Medium Sized Russet Potatoes
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper
- 120g Marinara sauce
- 56g Part Skim Mozzarella cheese
- 1oz Turkey Pepperonis
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into fries and soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
- Air fry half the fries at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Layer fries on a baking sheet and add marinara, mozzarella, and pepperonis.
- Bake until the cheese is melted.
Conclusion
Enjoy these quick and easy low-calorie pizza recipes suitable for any occasion. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or sauces. These recipes are a great way to enjoy pizza without the guilt!