Protein Pizza (70 grams of Protein)

⏱️ 27 min 👥 8 servings 📊 Medium
Italian mains
Protein Pizza (70 grams of Protein)
Nutrition per Serving
169
Calories
9g
Protein
21g
Carbs
6g
Fat

This Protein Pizza is made with an easy 2 ingredient dough, packed with more protein per slice and ready in 30 minutes for a delicious and healthy meal option

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups self raising flour
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt - I’m using non fat
  • Pinch of salt
  • Extra flour for dusting
  • 1/2 can Italian peeled tomatoes (or store bought pizza sauce)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 10 mushrooms sliced
  • 50 g kalamata olives halved
  • 100 g marinated artichokes sliced
  • 1/4 red onion sliced
  • 100 g bocconcini mozzarella halved
  • 1 tbsp basil pesto (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F
  2. 2Add the flour, Greek yogurt and salt in a bowl and mix together with a spoon to form a ball. It's also easier to use your hands to helpTransfer dough to a table or kitchen bench top. Dust with flour and knead for a few minutes until a smooth consistency is achieved. If it's too wet or sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour until it's easier to knead
  3. 3Dust the dough with flour and using a rolling pin or bottle of wine, roll the dough to form a thin round pizza shapeIt should be approximately 32 cm in diameter. Dust flour along the way to help roll it outCarefully transfer the dough to an oven tray lined with a baking sheet
  4. 4Add a layer of pizza sauce to the centre, leaving the outside rim for the pizza crust. Add all your toppings, except for the mozzarella and pesto
  5. 5Put in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes until the base has browned and looks cookedAdd the mozzarella and put back in the oven for a further 4-5 minutes until the cheese has meltedRemove from oven and to serve with a dollop of fresh Basil Pesto, and enjoy your easy peasy Protein Pizza!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Ayeh Manfre on cookingwithayeh.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.