If you miss pizza, this is a great substitute.
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Altagracia220
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Then this is for you!
This is great because it is low calorie. It is 172 calories with pepperoni, 155 calories without.
-1 Market Pantry Carb conscious tortilla 80 Calories
-1 1/4 cup Uncle Steve's arrabiata tomato sauce ( 31 grams if using scale) 30 Calories
-1 1/4 cup fat free Kraft Mozzarella shredded (or 28 grams if you are using a scale) 45 Calories
-optional- Hormel's Turkey Pepperoni, 5 pieces about 17 calories.
Remember to toast the tortilla by itself for about 5 minutes on 350 degrees in conventional over. For more accurate results for sauce and cheese calorie count make sure to use food scale.
This is great because it is low calorie. It is 172 calories with pepperoni, 155 calories without.
-1 Market Pantry Carb conscious tortilla 80 Calories
-1 1/4 cup Uncle Steve's arrabiata tomato sauce ( 31 grams if using scale) 30 Calories
-1 1/4 cup fat free Kraft Mozzarella shredded (or 28 grams if you are using a scale) 45 Calories
-optional- Hormel's Turkey Pepperoni, 5 pieces about 17 calories.
Remember to toast the tortilla by itself for about 5 minutes on 350 degrees in conventional over. For more accurate results for sauce and cheese calorie count make sure to use food scale.
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If you miss pizza, why not have pizza? I make pizza with store bought fresh dough for between 200-300 a slice of a 6 slice pizza depending on the toppings. At so low a cal count, why not have the real thing?0
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Sad food. No.0
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Sounds good if you want something lower calorie. Thanks!0
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Dude. No. Pizza's delicious!0
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meh…I can make a homemade pizza that comes in at about 170 calories a slice and it is way better than this. I appreciate what you are trying to do, but that is not pizza, or anywhere close to it…
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Uummm... if I want pizza I'll just make space for it in my calories, thank you. Tortillas son para tacos y burritos.
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I love this as an extra! Pizza when I want pizza and this type treat for other times! I have all this at hand!0
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This sounds delicious because I like thin crispy crust. I actually used to make something like it when I was on weight watchers0
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This is a GREAT option for people that want lower calorie pizza, why so many haters ? I still eat regular pizza every now and then, but sometimes I just want some low calorie, thin crust, cheesy food. Pizza bagels are great, are they pizza, no! On Passover I eat matzo pizza, should I stop because it's "not real pizza " lighten up people, if you don't like this, don't make it.0
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It is a quick thin crust pizza. If you like it then that is great.
You could probably add more toppings like vegetables or chicken and make it tastier and more filling but still low calorie.0 -
Much better than the cauliflower pizza substitute.Then this is for you!
This is great because it is low calorie. It is 172 calories with pepperoni, 155 calories without.
-1 Market Pantry Carb conscious tortilla 80 Calories
-1 1/4 cup Uncle Steve's arrabiata tomato sauce ( 31 grams if using scale) 30 Calories
-1 1/4 cup fat free Kraft Mozzarella shredded (or 28 grams if you are using a scale) 45 Calories
-optional- Hormel's Turkey Pepperoni, 5 pieces about 17 calories.
Remember to toast the tortilla by itself for about 5 minutes on 350 degrees in conventional over. For more accurate results for sauce and cheese calorie count make sure to use food scale.
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+1 to this.Much better than the cauliflower pizza substitute.
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I actually have some photos of ones that I made a good while back that were DELISH.. I'll dig them out and post them here at some point!
Beats the cauliflower/cheese alternative hands down!0 -
We use pita breads for homemade pizzas because they're tasty and I'm well lazy. We also like the crunch! I make my favourite for about 600 cals for the whole 12" pizza. I eat the whole thing too
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This is a great idea--thank you!
I do have pizza occasionally, but it is a huge splurge for me. I think that what I really miss is pizza SAUCE.0 -
That's one I made about 4 months ago!
Around 500cals, 58g protein delish!!!!
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »This is a great idea--thank you!
I do have pizza occasionally, but it is a huge splurge for me. I think that what I really miss is pizza SAUCE.
My favorite tomato sauce is just caramelized diced onions in a deep frying pan, toss in a bunch of diced tomatoes, a little water, salt, pepper, garlic, italian seasoning, and a little bit of equal and olive oil if you're feelin' frisky, then let it simmer for a long a-- time. It's really good and not many calories, plus it doesn't give me heartburn like most pizza sauce.0 -
Sounds like a pizza flavored quesadilla.
I love the Hormel turkey pepperoni better than "real" pepperoni, but it's not because of the calories. It's only because regular pepperoni is too greasy and gristly for my taste. I sometimes snack on that stuff, so it's nice that it saves me some calories while also tasting good. I have the same issue with nasty, gristly hamburger or sausage - I just use ground turkey or turkey sausage instead (but not the 99% lean kind because it's dry and boring - it needs a little fat to taste good). It just happens to be convenient that it's also lower calorie, too. Other that those substitutions, I just eat regular food within my calories. I've been known to exercise to earn more calories so I can eat the good stuff!
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My favorite tomato sauce is just caramelized diced onions in a deep frying pan, toss in a bunch of diced tomatoes, a little water, salt, pepper, garlic, italian seasoning, and a little bit of equal and olive oil if you're feelin' frisky, then let it simmer for a long a-- time. It's really good and not many calories, plus it doesn't give me heartburn like most pizza sauce.
Yes. Homemade pizza sauce can't be beat - especially if you've got fresh tomatoes from your own garden! (*)0 -
AmberSue09 wrote: »This sounds delicious because I like thin crispy crust. I actually used to make something like it when I was on weight watchers
So did I. And the good thing about this is it's a single serving- therefore I'm not tempted to have two (or three) slices of pizza. Some of us still need portion control at this point in our weight loss. And this can be baked in a toaster oven.
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lol You guys. Always so positive. Of course real pizza is 100x better. And of course if you'd prefer the real deal no need to look at my post. But this recipe is for those like myself, who can't order a pie and stop at 1 or 2 slices. Also great for those who don't want to use up 400-700 calories from their daily limit for one meal. It's for those who prefer a healthier, lighter, less greasier option. Thanks though!
Everyone else who left positive feedback, thanks and enjoy!0 -
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meh…I can make a homemade pizza that comes in at about 170 calories a slice and it is way better than this. I appreciate what you are trying to do, but that is not pizza, or anywhere close to it…
Just because this is not something you'd enjoy doesn't mean other people won't enjoy or benefit from a low calorie substitute. Thanks though 0 -
I haven't tried turkey pepperoni. I like chicken or turkey smoked sausage on mine. Another great option is zucchini pizza boats. Scoop out zucchini and top with pizza toppings then bake. Really good. Thanks for sharing. 0
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May I suggest Chicago's Home Run Inn Frozen Pizza, thin crust with sausage, uncured peperoni, and uncured bacon. It's so yummy and only 380 calories for a huge slice. I like the fact that is doesn't have a bunch of artificial ingredients and no preservatives. I find it at Sam's Club in the Freezer section. It's a great Friday night meal and the whole family loves it, it's better than most take out pizza.0
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lol You guys. Always so positive. Of course real pizza is 100x better. And of course if you'd prefer the real deal no need to look at my post. But this recipe is for those like myself, who can't order a pie and stop at 1 or 2 slices. Also great for those who don't want to use up 400-700 calories from their daily limit for one meal. It's for those who prefer a healthier, lighter, less greasier option. Thanks though!
Everyone else who left positive feedback, thanks and enjoy!
I get that you want a lower calorie option.
But, just as an FYI, lower calorie and healthier are not the same thing.
I really like the Amy's Margarita frozen pizzas. I think the whole thing comes in around 700 calories. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick frozen pizza option where you can eat the whole d&mn thing. LOL.0 -
I really like the Amy's Margarita frozen pizzas. I think the whole thing comes in around 700 calories. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick frozen pizza option where you can eat the whole d&mn thing. LOL.
Sounds good!
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You know, I don't mind the tortilla substitute as much as I loathe the fat-free "cheese" substitute. Ick. I'd rather melt rubber over my pizza.
For the few extra calories, I'd rather have part-skim mozzarella cheese. That at least melts like normal!
Actually, if I want pizza but don't have the calories in my budget on that particular day, I use a portabello mushroom cap as the "crust" and then top as normal with veggies, turkey pepperoni and cheese. I do like turkey pepperoni. I actually prefer it over regular pepperoni.0 -
NikiChicken wrote: »You know, I don't mind the tortilla substitute as much as I loathe the fat-free "cheese" substitute. Ick. I'd rather melt rubber over my pizza.
For the few extra calories, I'd rather have part-skim mozzarella cheese. That at least melts like normal!
Actually, if I want pizza but don't have the calories in my budget on that particular day, I use a portabello mushroom cap as the "crust" and then top as normal with veggies, turkey pepperoni and cheese. I do like turkey pepperoni. I actually prefer it over regular pepperoni.
Agreed about cheese. Portabello mushroom sounds awesome! I love mushrooms!0 -
NikiChicken wrote: »You know, I don't mind the tortilla substitute as much as I loathe the fat-free "cheese" substitute. Ick. I'd rather melt rubber over my pizza.
For the few extra calories, I'd rather have part-skim mozzarella cheese. That at least melts like normal!
Actually, if I want pizza but don't have the calories in my budget on that particular day, I use a portabello mushroom cap as the "crust" and then top as normal with veggies, turkey pepperoni and cheese. I do like turkey pepperoni. I actually prefer it over regular pepperoni.
This is a great point. Fat free mozzarella is so gross.
A 1 oz serving of fat free mozz is 42 calories.
A 1 oz serving of regular mozz is 78 calories. It also melts better so you don't need to use as much.
I'll take the regular mozz any day of the week over the fat free rubber crap that doesn't melt.
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yum! yes nothing beats "real pizza' but you're right I would definitely prefer a healthier alternative. Thanks! 0
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