Pizza help!

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  • callmenikita
    callmenikita Posts: 118 Member
    http://callmenikita.blogspot.com/2013/09/did-someone-say-pizza.html

    The recipe with Pics that i was talking about! 165 cal/ 6g of fat per serving
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    oh I love, love pizza.
    Friday nights is my pizza and wine night, or even beer,
    I used to hate beer too, weird.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Thinner crust, reduce fat (not fat free) cheeses, lots of veggies, lean meats instead of fatty sausage.
  • WilBSkinee
    WilBSkinee Posts: 41 Member
    Sooooooooo my weaknes too! Bumping for later.......
  • Songbirdcw
    Songbirdcw Posts: 320 Member
    I love Pizza Romana's blank pizza crusts. 300 calories for the entire crust, which is far far less than any other crust I've seen (even less that the thin flat breads I used to use before I found these). I'd guess they are 10 inch pizzas? The white plate that the asparagus one is on is about 12 inches in diameter. I get the crusts at Central Market in Texas, but Amazon sells them by the 6-pack as well: http://www.amazon.com/Pizza-Romana-Stretched-Par-baked-Imported/dp/B00C3NRT7Y

    I actually made these two pizzas tonight. One with vegetarian chicken, asparagus (cooked in brown butter and garlic), and smoked gouda cheese - sliced into 8ths was 107 calories per slice. The second had a layer of vodka tomato sauce, white cheddar, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatos, oregano, and fresh basil - sliced into 8ths is was 90 calories per slice. I used 2 ounces of full fat quality cheese on each pizza.

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    This one is a vegan pizza I made with arugula pesto, vegetarian italian sausage, and sliced tomato:

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    This one had thinly sliced patty pan squash, fontina cheese, veggie italian sausage, and purple basil:

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    I've made tons of others with lots of flavor combinations and honestly there is nothing "skinny" tasting about it. It's just awesome pizza that happens to be pretty low cal because I found a great crust and I weigh all of my ingredients. I definitely recommend the crusts :)

    You are the bomb diggity! My hubby was just saying he wanted pizza tonight, and I was thinking of a low cal options. Thank you much and to everyone else as well.
  • I have a tendency to agree with the pizza lovers in regards to not totally depriving yourself. Once a month just indulge in a slice or two. Just make sure that you don't over eat anything else for the day but maybe munch on some raw veggies or a protein shake. gotta love the real deal. I would however take the suggested recipes and incorporate it into my regular (low cal) meals. They all look so good, especially the idea about making crust out of cauliflower!!
  • holliebevineau
    holliebevineau Posts: 441 Member
    I just save up calories for pizza. There is a Home run inn pizzaria near my work.
  • May I eat pizza if I am wait watcher?
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    When it all goes wrong, remember--don't panic.

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  • GinJon
    GinJon Posts: 453 Member
    bump for later
  • ckish
    ckish Posts: 341 Member
    This blog is on Chicago Thin Crust Pizza. There is a link to the recipe page which has recipes for all of the component parts to make an authentic Chicago Thin Crust. There are also complete step by step instructions to get the thin crisp crust. A 12" cheese pizza is only 242 calories. Adding my favorite toppings - turkey pepperoni, onion, red pepper, and pepperoncinis - it still comes in at 288 calories. Enjoy!

    Go to........http://www.mymotherssecrets.com/1/post/2013/06/perfect-pizza-chicago-thin-crust.html

    Pictures:

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  • jhloves2knit
    jhloves2knit Posts: 267 Member
    So many good recipes that I'm getting hungry! Bump for later.
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    I make my own pizza dough. It has an overnight rest in the fridge, or somewhere cool and it freezes really well so if you don't need enough dough for 4-5 pizzas you can weigh it out and freeze the portions or roll them all and freeze on pizza pans till hard and then wrap for premade shells.

    6 c. all purpose flour (you can use whole wheat. Sometimes I mix the flours half and half)
    1 tsp. instant yeast
    1-2 c. warm water
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp olive oil

    Just mix the dry ingredients to combine and with a dough hook or danish whisk add in the warm water and olive oil. (depending on humidity you might need a little more or less liquid. The dough should be soft, but not sticky to the touch. If it's too dry add a Tablespoon of water at a time. If it's too wet add a sprinkling of flour. )

    In a stand mixer I tend to let it mix on low for 5-10 minutes. With the danish whisk or wooden spoon, I go till my arm aches then switch to kneading on the counter top.

    Lightly oil or spray a large bowl and turn the dough to coat. Set it aside in the fridge or somewhere cool to rise overnight. The next day punch it down, divide it into 4-5 balls, and use as needed. It can be stored in the fridge for a couple days or frozen.

    It's a pretty flexible recipe. Sometimes I switch whole wheat flour for white or do half and half. It's also tasty with 1 T. oregano, 1 T. garlic powder, 1/2 T. ground black pepper, and 2-3 T. italian seasoning mixed into the dry ingredients.


    You could also divide it into more pieces and make mini single serving pizzas.

    The original recipe without add ins comes out to be:

    Calories per serving- 77
    Carbs - 17
    Fat- 0
    Protein - 2
    Sodium - 71
  • I'm allergic to dairy so my pizzas are kind of lower fat by default. What I generally do is cook a small (1/4 of a dinner plate) pizza base with a little bit of passata and layered roasted veges on it. I add some pre-cooked chicken thigh meat. I add a side salad to bulk it out and give me enough vegetables.
  • candylilacs
    candylilacs Posts: 614 Member
    Apparently I'm lazier than most of you. I use Whole Foods' 365 whole-wheat pizza crust, which is 170 per 1/4 crust. I usually eat half or a little less than half. Use at least a cup of mozzarella over spinach and bell pepper and turkey pepperoni!
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    Apparently I'm lazier than most of you. I use Whole Foods' 365 whole-wheat pizza crust, which is 170 per 1/4 crust. I usually eat half or a little less than half. Use at least a cup of mozzarella over spinach and bell pepper and turkey pepperoni!

    We don't have a Whole Foods and I haven't found a premade crust I like yet, but if you have the chance try using pesto, chicken, sauteed mushrooms, and spinach with the mozzarella. nomnomnom
  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
    May I eat pizza if I am wait watcher?

    Absolutely. Just count your points. If it fits your day, eat up! :)
  • nyboer
    nyboer Posts: 346 Member
    Zucchini crust pizza recipe. Do a search in the forums and you'll find it. We have it about once week. Half of a pizza (how we make it) is only 375 calories and very filling.
  • skinnywraps
    skinnywraps Posts: 2 Member
    I love this for my pizzas as well :-) I use this and 14 grams of mozz cheese per pizza and it is only 120 calories per pizza with my veggies.