400-Calorie Loaded Veggie Pizza (With Pics!)

pen_thief
pen_thief Posts: 78 Member
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"For when you want some pizza, but don't feel like spending 1000 calories on 2-3 slices of delivery."

Ingredients:

-1 large tortilla (80 calories, if you use Low Carb/High Fiber "La Tortilla Factory" brand as pictured below)
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-2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (160 calories)
-1/4 of a green bell pepper, diced (~25 calories)
-1/4 of a medium onion, diced (~20 calories)
-2 large mushrooms, sliced thin (~10 calories)
-5 tbsp pizza or spaghetti sauce (~70 calories)
-Garlic powder (optional)
-Pepper (optional)

Prep:

1. Chop veggies. (These are my favorites, but feel free to experiment!)
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2. Chop veggies some more.
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3. Prep tortilla with sauce.

4. Pile on veggies and seasoning. The mushrooms shrink as they cook, so try to get them all on there. You might have some leftover onion, but then again maybe not if you really like onion.

5. Cook in a 350 degree oven (that's 176 C for my friends across the pond) for about 10-15 minutes. Check often; everyone has a different preference for pizza, after all. Cook longer for less crispy veggies and vice versa.

6. Admire pizza for about 5-7 minutes, because it's way too hot to eat right now.
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7. Okay, you can eat it now. If you used the exact same ingredients pictured and amounts, the pizza will be about 360-400 calories. Enjoy! :)
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  • phdcharlie
    phdcharlie Posts: 23
    Awesome. I started making pizza with those tortillas too. I used a mix of mozzarella and Kraft Parmesan cheese, which is lower in calories. I dont mind pizzas like this (although my wife thinks they are gross). They are a nice weekend "splurge".
  • metzlerjn
    metzlerjn Posts: 57 Member
    I'm not a big fan of that veggie combo but I must say the final product looks amazing!
  • makemewannadie
    makemewannadie Posts: 401 Member
    never thought of this before! i'm going to try it without the cheese (i'm vegan) so woo for even lower calories (: and green pepper's my favourite!
  • hilaryhealth
    hilaryhealth Posts: 18
    Yum! Going to try this!
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    I have started making my own pizza as well....never thought to use the tortillas. I use a pita instead. Pretty much the same ingredients minus the mushrooms. If i want a lil meat i use a tablespoon of chopped bacon ( 25 calories). Try it with the pita sometime. Yours looks soo yummy
  • DaniU617
    DaniU617 Posts: 87 Member
    I do this A LOT! It is oh some yummy! Sometimes I add chicken to mine :)
  • daisiecpa
    daisiecpa Posts: 103 Member
    thanks
  • jillebean60
    jillebean60 Posts: 78 Member
    I've been using Mama Mary's thin crust whole wheat pizza (1/3 of 12" pie is about 375 cals dressed).
  • pen_thief
    pen_thief Posts: 78 Member
    Yep, they're relatively guilt-free :D The tortillas are a godsend, especially if you compare them to the bleached flour ones (oh Lordy).
  • tlspratley
    tlspratley Posts: 24 Member
    Looks great, thanks for sharing!
  • apocalypsepwnie
    apocalypsepwnie Posts: 373
    omg-yum.
    I am so doing this tomorrow for my lunch. I have a bout on that night and not sure what food I can grab at the canteen there. This will ensure I get all my veg and stuff! Whoop!
  • harmanee2000
    harmanee2000 Posts: 41 Member
    bump
  • rileydog14
    rileydog14 Posts: 19
    this looks awesome - I will try this weekend!
  • Violetta86
    Violetta86 Posts: 150 Member
    I love this! I am totally trying this over the weekend. Looks delicious. Thanks for the idea.
  • ro90
    ro90 Posts: 16 Member
    bump
  • xMillyLouisex
    xMillyLouisex Posts: 171 Member
    wow yummy!
  • courtniemarie
    courtniemarie Posts: 172 Member
    yum! I do this with turkey pepperoni and cheese :) I don't like mushrooms but green peppers and onions sounds great!
  • Mistyblu08
    Mistyblu08 Posts: 580 Member
    that looks really good!!! I have tried that but mine always ends up kind of soft and soggy in the center and reeeaaaal crispy on the outside lol ....not sure what I set the oven at though....prolly rushed it lol
  • Jauryn
    Jauryn Posts: 73 Member
    Bump - gotta try this soon, maybe this Sunday.
  • GrumpyAG
    GrumpyAG Posts: 41 Member
    You may have just changed my dinner plans :)
  • jtjunkie
    jtjunkie Posts: 59 Member
    bump
  • Mistyblu08
    Mistyblu08 Posts: 580 Member
    yum! I do this with turkey pepperoni and cheese :) I don't like mushrooms but green peppers and onions sounds great!

    do you know- do they have low sodium turley pepp?? I love the taste of these but the sodium is sooooo high!
  • FitForLife81
    FitForLife81 Posts: 372 Member
    awesome and La tortilla factory makes a gluten free wrap too I am so trying this!!!!!!!!!
  • Tattoos_and_Tea
    Tattoos_and_Tea Posts: 529 Member
    Thanks for this, going to give it a try for sure!
  • DebraAukett
    DebraAukett Posts: 128 Member
    Such a good idea to use a Tortilla as pizza base. TFS
  • mrsjacksn
    mrsjacksn Posts: 113
    bump
  • jaitken_22
    jaitken_22 Posts: 212 Member
    This sounds awesome! All my fave veggie options for a pizza! If I get a pizza from Dominos or Pizza Hut I get the veggie kind, but this is a much better option that I'm going to try out soon! I've heard about using a tortilla as a pizza base but it's not something I've tried out enough! *drools* :tongue:
  • FitForLife81
    FitForLife81 Posts: 372 Member
    awesome and La tortilla factory makes a gluten free wrap too I am so trying this!!!!!!!!!
  • 120111
    120111 Posts: 22 Member
    Looks great, I will try this...Thanks for sharing, I need new ideas & how to cook healthly foods/meals...all ideas welcome!
  • KYBETH
    KYBETH Posts: 52
    Can't wait to try this.. I love extra thin pizza dough so this will make it even better. Thanks

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