TURKEY CRUST PIZZA
A Lean, High-Protein Alternative to Traditional Pizza
KEY INFO:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Total Time: 30-40 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Dietary Tags: Low-carb, Keto-friendly, Gluten-free, High-protein
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Measuring spoons/cups
- Spatula
- Alternative: Pizza pan or cast iron skillet for crispier results
INGREDIENTS:
Base Crust:
- 1-1.5 lbs lean ground turkey (450-680g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (30g)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup low-carb pizza sauce (120ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (100g)
- Your choice of low-carb toppings
METHOD:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Drain excess liquid from ground turkey using paper towels
- Mix turkey, egg, parmesan, and seasonings in a large bowl until just combined
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Spread mixture into a thin, even circle (approximately 1/4 inch thick)
- Bake for 15 minutes until edges start browning
- Remove from oven, add toppings
- Return to oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for golden finish
CRUCIAL TIPS:
- Don’t skip draining the turkey – wet meat = soggy crust
- Keep crust thin and even for proper cooking
- Pre-bake crust before adding toppings
- Don’t overload with toppings
STORAGE & SCALING:
- Keeps 3-4 days refrigerated
- Freezes well up to 2 months
- Scale ingredients proportionally for different sizes
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results
VARIATIONS:
- Swap turkey for ground chicken
- Use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan (dairy-free)
- Try different seasoning combinations
- Experiment with low-carb sauce alternatives
Nutrition per serving (crust only):
- Protein: 33g
- Carbs: <1g
- Fat: 8g
- Calories: 210
This lean turkey crust delivers all the satisfaction of pizza without the carbs. Perfect for health-conscious pizza lovers!
