As an introduction to the new blog, what better way to share the low-carb pizza recipe that has been a family favorite for the past two years?
It all started with a post-it note from my coworker. When she found out that we were both on the keto diet, she wrote a few lines on a piece of paper, gave it to me, and said, “Trust me.” ” I scanned the makeshift recipe with apprehension. A pizza made of meat? And turkey no less? I know pizza; pizza is like my family. I’ve had just about every kind of pizza imaginable, and turkey was never invited to the party. And a low-carb pizza at that? I wasn’t sure about it, but I put the post-it note in my purse so no one would get mad. Several weeks later, as I was cleaning out said purse, the sticky neon paper resurfaced.
After giving my boyfriend the recipe, I hurried to the store to get all the ingredients. What I thought was an insult to the pizza gods, he thought was everything he could want: more meat on top of more meat. I had seen him that excited about food only once, when he learned that turducken exists.
We whipped it up that night and never looked back. This low carb pizza is outrageously delicious. Seriously. I slapped the post-it on my fridge after realizing the recipe was a keeper. It’s still there.
There have been a few changes since then. I’ve played around with the amounts, the cooking vessels, and different toppings. I prefer to use a cast-iron skillet to get a nice crunch on the crust. Cast-iron skillets get super hot and stay that way, which is great for searing meat. The meat sears well and the cheese gets crispy because your crust is made of meat and cheese.
You can use any oven-safe dish or pan if you don’t have cast-iron. Just make sure it has sides to keep the grease from dripping out.
The bigger the pan, the thinner the crust and vice versa. So, if you like a thin crust, you might want to spread the ingredients out in a pan with more surface area.
The following pizza recipe has all of my favorite pizza toppings and only 22 grams of carbs for the whole thing, which is less than 4 grams of carbs per slice! Feel free to use your own favorite toppings, just make sure to change your macros.
If that doesn’t show how great this recipe is, I like this low-carb pizza better than the pizza we used to order every week! then I dont know what is. Youve got to give it a try!.
Do you want to try another keto pizza recipe? One of the most-read recipes on my blog is for fathead pizza rolls.
Pizza is undeniably one of the most craveable and popular foods around. With its warm, cheesy goodness and endless flavor possibilities it’s easy to see why people love pizza so much. However traditional pizza loaded with carbs and calories can quickly sabotage healthy eating goals. This is where revolutionary ground turkey crust pizza comes in to save the day.
Ground turkey crust pizza satisfies pizza cravings while packing in protein and limiting carbs, calories, and fat. This innovative way to enjoy pizza makes it a slimmed-down staple you can feel good about eating anytime.
At first glance, a pizza crust made of ground turkey may seem unappealing. But don’t knock it till you try it! Properly prepared, ground turkey morphs into a crispy, sturdy base that mimics pizza dough’s texture. The savory turkey flavor blends perfectly with classic pizza toppings.
Simply mixing lean ground turkey with seasonings and an egg or egg white binds it and allows it to be pressed into a crust. Baking cooks the crust through. Then you top it just like a normal pizza with sauce, cheese, and anything else you desire. It bakes up with that familiar pizza taste you crave.
The benefits of choosing ground turkey crust over a traditional dough or cauliflower crust are immense. Just a 1/8 slice of turkey crust pizza can have around 230 calories and 25 grams of protein. A slice of regular pizza often has 300-400 calories and 10 grams of protein. The extra protein is ideal for keeping you full and energized.
Ground turkey provides a substantial serving of lean protein with little saturated fat. Using 7% fat or less turkey keeps the fat content lower. The protein also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, which dough-based crust can spike.
With virtually no carbs from the turkey, you can pile on low-carb pizza toppings without worry. Go for crunchy veggies like bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Add flavorful meats like pepperoni, sausage, or ham. You can even top it with fruit like pineapple for a sweet and savory mash-up.
Part of pizza’s irresistible appeal is its fun customizable nature Ground turkey crust pizza allows you to create exciting flavor combinations while remaining diet-friendly. To change it up, use pesto instead of marinara sauce or mix two types of cheese The options are endless.
Preparing ground turkey pizza at home is easy and affordable. All you need is ground turkey, seasonings, sauce, and cheese. Make it on nights when you don’t want to cook elaborate meals but still want something tasty.
When a pizza craving strikes, don’t fight it – just opt for a slimmed-down ground turkey crust pizza. This simple swap lets you enjoy cheesy pizza goodness guilt-free. Once you try it, you may find yourself choosing it over traditional pizza every time! It’s truly a game-changing hack for pizza lovers.
Keto Pizza – Turkey Crust Meatza
- 1 pound turkey ground
- 2 cups mozzarella grated and loosely packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Raos marinara sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 4 olives sliced
- 4 slices canadian bacon
- 8 slices pepperoni
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- Combine turkey, 2 cups mozzarella, egg and garlic powder. Make sure to save at least ½ cup of the cheese for the top.
- Press the mixture flat into a greased cast-iron skillet.
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully drain accumulated grease.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the cooked turkey mixture.
- Spread half of the rest of the mozzarella cheese over the crust, then add the pepperoni, olives, and Canadian bacon.
- Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake in oven for an additional 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into meatza to serve.
Delicious Ground Turkey Crust Pizza
How to make keto ground turkey crust pizza?
How to make keto ground turkey crust pizza! Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. To make the ground turkey pizza crust, get out a large bowl and mix together 1 pound of ground turkey, an egg, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Mix them together like a meat loaf. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment or silicon mat.
How do you make a Turkey pizza crust?
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl mix turkey, egg, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, peper and Italian seasonings. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. Take the mixed turkey mixture and form into a pizza crust. Make it fairly thin so it won’t taste too “meaty”. Bake for roughly 20 minutes.
Can you make a ground turkey pizza with yeast?
Sharing is caring! This easy ground turkey pizza recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. It does require making the pizza crust with yeast which takes some time so if you’re in a hurry simply replace the homemade crust with store-bought. There is absolutely no shame in that.
How do you make a keto pizza crust?
Sprinkle cooked turkey on top, followed by the shredded cheese (2 cups). Bake in preheated oven per the crust instructions, until the cheese is bubbly and the edges begin to brown (for my keto pizza crust, bake for 18-22 minutes). Remove from the oven and top with sliced pickles (1/2 cup), tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Spoon extra sauce on top.
Is meatza a keto pizza crust?
If you’ve never heard of meatza it is simply a crust made from ground meat – usually ground beef, turkey or chicken. Since meat is very if not no carb and tasty, it makes a great keto pizza crust. There are other low carb pizza crust options too. I’ve made a cauliflower pizza crust, fathead dough pizza crust even a pepperoni pizza frittata.