A good recipe for pizza

seniorfaye
seniorfaye Posts: 295 Member
edited September 24 in Recipes
Sometimes I get so hungry for pizza but know it is loaded with calories. I found a thin tortilla recipe for one tonight. My DH and I enjoyed them very much. Thought someone might also like to try it.

http://www.20minutesupperclub.com/recipe/thin-crust-tortilla-pizza/

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  • bump...THANKS
    ! im a pizza lover
  • nseuell
    nseuell Posts: 110
    Thanks- looks yummy!
  • Bmorrow
    Bmorrow Posts: 169
    Thanks...gonna give this a try! I was in a store today that cooked pizza and I just had to leave...nothing smells or taste better in my book than pizza!
  • denitraross
    denitraross Posts: 325 Member
    Thanks - this looks delic!! bookmarked it :)
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
    Quick Pizza Margherita

    Make a thin and crispy pizza in under 30 minutes with refrigerated pizza dough, plum tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 pieces)
    Ingredients
    1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
    Cooking spray
    1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1 garlic clove, halved
    5 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 3/4 pound)
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
    1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400°.

    Unroll crust dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat into a 13 x 11-inch rectangle. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Remove crust from oven, and brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Rub crust with cut sides of garlic.

    Arrange tomato slices on crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is golden.

    Combine 1/2 teaspoon oil and vinegar, stirring with a whisk.

    Sprinkle pizza evenly with sliced basil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the vinegar mixture evenly over the pizza. Cut pizza into 8 pieces.

    Nutritional Information
    Calories:
    298 (30% from fat)
    Fat:
    10g (sat 4.6g,mono 3.5g,poly 1.4g)
    Protein:
    12.2g
    Carbohydrate:
    38.6g
    Fiber:
    2.1g
    Cholesterol:
    22mg
    Iron:
    2.6mg
    Sodium:
    595mg
    Calcium:
    175mg
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    Another good recipe to add to the mix. I will try this version very soon!

    I often do personal pizzas at home. I buy the whole wheat pizza dough from my supermarket, add tomato sauce (no salt added), then turkey pepperoni and veggies like green peppers and onions. Top with some cheese (reduced, low cal). Delish!

    This is making me hungry :bigsmile:
  • gbhayes
    gbhayes Posts: 2 Member
    Looks good i'll have to try this.
  • dmoses
    dmoses Posts: 786 Member
    I'm always looking for good, low cal pizza recipes. Thanks!
  • fitnezrox
    fitnezrox Posts: 41
    Hi Faye, I love using a whole wheat pita for my pizza crust. If I need fewer carbs I cut the pita in half (around) and carefully separate the round into two pieces, it makes a nice thin crust. If I have extra carbs available I just use the whole pita as is for a thicker crust. Use homemade pizza sauce and pile on my favorite healthy toppings, bake on a pizza stone or rack for about 15 minute or so depending on how crispy you like your crust. I have served this pizza to many people and they love it!!! I have been making these since my kids were little....they are now 25 and 21.

    Have a healthy and happy night
    Kim
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
    Pizza Supreme

    Purchase fresh pizza dough from your supermarket's bakery section. Or you may be able to swing by your favorite pizza parlor and pick some up.

    Total: 30 minutes

    Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 wedges)

    Ingredients
    1 (16-ounce) refrigerated fresh pizza crust dough
    Cooking spray
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 (4-ounce) turkey Italian sausage link
    1 cup sliced mushrooms
    1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
    1 cup thinly sliced orange bell pepper
    1 cup thinly sliced onion
    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    3/4 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
    5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
    Preparation
    1. Preheat oven to 500°.

    2. Roll dough into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Place dough on a 14-inch pizza pan or baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

    3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove casing from sausage. Add sausage to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, crushed red pepper, and garlic; sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    4. Spread sauce over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange cheese evenly over sauce. Arrange turkey mixture evenly over cheese. Bake at 500° for 15 minutes or until crust and cheese are browned. Cut into 12 wedges.

    Nutritional Information
    Calories:
    344
    Fat:
    11.3g (sat 4.1g,mono 3.9g,poly 1.8g)
    Protein:
    14.4g
    Carbohydrate:
    53.4g
    Fiber:
    2.4g
    Cholesterol:
    31mg
    Iron:
    2.8mg
    Sodium:
    640mg
    Calcium:
    132mg
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
    Grilled Pizza with Asparagus and Caramelized Onion

    For an out-of-the-ordinary first course, offer guests a wedge of this veggie-topped pizza with smoky flavor from the grill. Start with purchased fresh pizza dough; many supermarkets now offer fresh dough in their delis or bakeries.

    Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 slice)

    Ingredients
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    2 cups thinly vertically sliced onion
    2 cups (2-inch) slices asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
    1 tablespoon thinly sliced ready-to-use sun-dried tomatoes
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1 (8-ounce) portion fresh pizza dough
    3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
    1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    Preparation
    1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

    2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes or until browned. Add asparagus to pan; cook 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt.

    3. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface; brush each side of dough with 1/2 teaspoon remaining oil.

    4. Place dough on a grill rack; grill 1 1/2 minutes or until crust bubbles and is well marked. Reduce grill heat to low; turn dough over. Arrange onion mixture over crust; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Cover and grill over low heat 3 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts; remove pizza from grill. Sprinkle with oregano and black pepper.

    Nutritional Information
    Calories:
    152
    Fat:
    5.8g (sat 2.3g,mono 2.2g,poly 0.9g)
    Protein:
    6.3g
    Carbohydrate:
    19.4g
    Fiber:
    1.7g
    Cholesterol:
    12mg
    Iron:
    1.7mg
    Sodium:
    314mg
    Calcium:
    74mg
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
    Double Mushroom Pizza

    Choosing a premade whole wheat pizza crust not only saves time, but it also introduces whole-grain benefits to the meal.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 wedges)

    Ingredients
    1 (10-ounce) whole wheat Italian thin pizza crust (such as Boboli)
    Cooking spray
    1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
    1 (8-ounce) package presliced cremini or button mushrooms
    1 (6-ounce) package presliced portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
    1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    3 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
    Preparation
    1. Preheat oven to 375°.

    2. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes. Remove crust from oven (do not turn oven off); set crust aside.

    3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray; add 1 teaspoon oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add mushrooms to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until moisture evaporates. Stir in thyme; spoon mushroom mixture into a bowl.

    4. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil to pan, and reduce heat to medium. Add garlic to pan; cook 45 seconds. Combine milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Add Asiago and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.

    5. Spread sauce over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top evenly with mushroom mixture, tomato slices, and mozzarella. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown. Cut pizza into 8 wedges.

    Nutritional Information
    Calories:
    365 (0.0% from fat)
    Fat:
    12.3g (sat 6.4g,mono 4.4g,poly 0.4g)
    Protein:
    19.9g
    Carbohydrate:
    11.1g
    Fiber:
    7.5g
    Cholesterol:
    24mg
    Iron:
    2mg
    Sodium:
    523mg
    Calcium:
    379mg
  • DHalaby73
    DHalaby73 Posts: 980 Member
    Shiitake Mushroom and Gorgonzola Pizza

    The robust flavor of blue cheese underscores the earthiness of the mushrooms on this delectable pizza. Gorgonzola has a pronounced flavor, but any blue cheese will work nicely.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 wedges)

    Ingredients
    1/2 recipe Pizza Dough
    Cooking spray
    1 tablespoon cornmeal
    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1 1/2 cups thinly sliced button mushrooms
    1 1/3 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
    1 cup vertically sliced red onion
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
    1/2 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
    Preparation
    Preheat oven to 450°.

    Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Place the dough on a 12-inch pizza pan or a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal. Crimp the edges of the dough with your fingers to form a rim.

    Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté for 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 3 minutes or until the onion is very tender. Stir in the salt and pepper.

    Spread the sour cream over pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 8 wedges.

    Nutritional Information
    Calories:
    296 (26% from fat)
    Fat:
    8.7g (sat 3.8g,mono 3.4g,poly 0.8g)
    Protein:
    10.3g
    Carbohydrate:
    44.4g
    Fiber:
    2.7g
    Cholesterol:
    16mg
    Iron:
    3.1mg
    Sodium:
    382mg
    Calcium:
    118mg
  • ebgbjo
    ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
    Bump- good recipes! Thank you
  • bump it up
  • camwee
    camwee Posts: 4
    Instead of using a crust try putting your pizza toppings on a chicken breast. I made this last night and it was really good. I used thin chicken breasts and pan sauteed them with salt, pepper and red pepper flacks until almost done..I put them on a cookie sheet topped with pizza sauce, turkey pepporoni, and low fat cheese..baked until cheese was melted.
  • Lilbundle
    Lilbundle Posts: 7 Member
    Wow this recipe sounds really good. I was planning on making pizza for supper tonight and now I can also enjoy pizza, this way. Just bought some tortilla's last night so I might have to try it.
  • bump
  • irishblonde2011
    irishblonde2011 Posts: 618 Member
    Bump Thank You.
  • silver02bullet
    silver02bullet Posts: 261 Member
    I use a 'healthier' tortilla to make my pizzas. I just put the oven on 400-425 and place my 'pizza' on a cookie sheet and bake it til the edges are brown. It's gets REAL crispy to an almost-crackerlike consistency. I don't even bother with using 2 tortillas...one works great! :)
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