Name: Protein Lover’s Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: CRUST; 2.65 oz 98% Ground Turkey ((75 grams)); .35 oz 93% Ground Turkey ((25 grams)); ½ t. Minced garlic; ½ t. Dried Italian Herb Mix; ¼ T. Kosher Salt; ⅛ t. Fresh Ground Pepper; ⅛ t. Red Pepper Flakes ((optional)); TOPPINGS; ¼ c. Favorite Jarred Marinara Sauce ((no added sugar, under 5g fat per serving)); 1 oz. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese ((torn)); 3 sl. Pepperoni cut into 12 pieces ((⅛ oz)); 1 T. Grated Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano ((optional)); 1 T. Fresh Chopped Basil ((optional))

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Protein Lover’s Pizza

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Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 5 min. | Cook Time: 10-12 min.

Calories are measured per serving.

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Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Calories255kcal

Equipment

Sheet Tray – BROILER Safe
Cutting Board
Dry Measuring Cups
Rubber Spatula
Measuring Spoons
Metal Spatula
Bowls
Food Scale
Sharp knife
Large Fork for combining crust ingredients
Cooking Spray
Parchment Paper
Rolling Pin (or heavy, flat-bottomed skillet)
Pizza Cutter (optional)

Ingredients

CRUST
2.65 oz 98% Ground Turkey (75 grams)
.35 oz 93% Ground Turkey (25 grams)
½ t. Minced garlic
½ t. Dried Italian Herb Mix
¼ T. Kosher Salt
⅛ t. Fresh Ground Pepper
⅛ t. Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
TOPPINGS
¼ c. Favorite Jarred Marinara Sauce (no added sugar, under 5g fat per serving)
1 oz. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (torn)
3 sl. Pepperoni cut into 12 pieces (⅛ oz)
1 T. Grated Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano (optional)
1 T. Fresh Chopped Basil (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven on Broil (HIGH)- place oven rack on top rung.
Spray sheet tray with cooking spray, set aside.
Mix together crust ingredients using fork.
Fold parchment paper in half, open, lay flat and spray entire sheet with cooking spray.
Place crust “dough” just next to fold crease. Fold over parchment and roll crust out to 1/8” thickness.
Carefully peel back parchment paper, using rubber spatula if necessary and flip crust onto prepared sheet tray.
Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from over, flip over with metal spatula and add Sauce.
Place sauced crust back under broiler for another 3-5 minutes to caramelize and bake the sauce a little.
Remove from oven, top with cheese and pepperoni.
Place under broiler again until cheese is melted – another 3-5 min.
Remove from oven. Place on cutting board, slice into pieces.
Serve with a simple arugula and radicchio salad with a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper - ENJOY!!

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