Protein Pizza
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Protein Pizza
Description
The dough uses self-rising flour, or a substitute mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, combined with Greek yogurt to form a soft dough. The dough is kneaded until smooth and rolled out to about a quarter-inch thickness, then transferred to a floured surface or baking stone. The toppings start with pizza sauce spread evenly across the dough, leaving a margin for the crust.
Ground chicken or turkey sausage is cooked beforehand, then sprinkled alongside diced onion and bell pepper. Shredded mozzarella cheese completes the topping layer. The pizza bakes at 400°F, cooking the dough through and melting the cheese for a balanced combination of tender crust and savory toppings. The Greek yogurt dough contributes moisture and protein while yielding a soft but firm base.
This pizza template allows for a nutrient-focused meal combining protein from sausage and cheese with vegetable toppings, suitable for a filling lunch or dinner. Adjustments in toppings can be made to preference, keeping the base and method consistent for reliable results.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup all purpose flour + 1.5 tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt plus 1-2 Tablespoons if needed, plain, full-fat or low-fat
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce
- ¾ cup ground chicken sausage cooked, or turkey sausage
- ⅓ cup yellow onion
- ⅓ cup bell pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese loosely packed, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. If you don’t have self rising flour, make your own by combining flour with baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Add greek yogurt and additional salt to flour and stir to combine until a dough starts to form. If the dough is too thick, add more yogurt, 1 Tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too thin, add a sprinkle more of flour.
- Use your hands to shape the dough into a smooth ball and all the dry flour is gone. This took about 2-3 minutes. Cover dough ball completely in flour (this will prevent it from sticking to the counter or roller).
- Transfer the dough ball to a floured surface. Roll out the dough into a circle or rectangle shape using a rolling pin or smooth bottle, until it’s about ¼ inch thick.
- Carefully transfer dough using hands or spatula to a baking dish or pizza stone that is lightly floured. Add sauce and spread over dough evenly, leaving at least ¼ inch space around the edges.
- Sprinkle cooked ground turkey sausage, onion and red bell pepper evenly over pizza crust. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake pizza for about 20 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly and crust is golden brown, rotating pan once halfway through.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2slices | |
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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