High Protein Turkey Crust Pizza (low-carb)

High-Protein Turkey Crust Pizza (Low-Carb)

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup shredded or ground Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ground black pepper to taste

• Salt to taste

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

For the Toppings:

• 1/2 cup low-sugar pizza sauce (or homemade)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Turkey pepperoni (70% less fat or your preferred amount)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

• Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the Crust:

• In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, eggs, Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning until well combined.

• Spread the mixture onto the prepared pan in a thin, even layer (the thinner, the crispier).

• Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes, or until golden and firm.

• Remove and let it rest for 5 minutes.

3. Add Toppings:

• Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust.

• Sprinkle mozzarella on top.

• Add turkey pepperoni slices.

4. Final Bake:

• Lower oven to 400°F (204°C).

• Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

If you cut the pizza into 6 slices, each slice will have approximately 149 calories, 4.8g carbs, 9g fat, and 30g protein.

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