Thursday, May 17, 2012

LOW CARB PIZZA RECIPE



 I have adapted my pizza crust recipe from the one found HERE.

JEN'S LOW CARB PIZZA CRUST RECIPE ~

Ingredients:
1 1/2 C. Golden Milled Flax Seed ~ 0g net carbs
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese ( in the can, not fresh) ~ 0.8g net carbs
2 tsp. baking powder ~ 0g net carbs
1 tsp. salt ~ 0g net carbs
2 tsp. garlic powder ~ 0g net carbs
1 tsp. Italian seasoning ~ 0g net carbs
3 T. olive oil ~ 0g net carbs
3 eggs ~ 1.5g net carbs
1/2 C. water ~ 0g net carbs

Preheat oven to 425 F.
Mix dry ingredients together then the wet ingredients and mix well.
Let sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
Spread on pizza pan lined with greased parchment paper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through, then add toppings and cook an additional 5-8 minutes or until they are done.

~ CARB COUNT BREAKDOWN ~

Golden Milled Flax Seed ~ 0g net carbs
Parmesan cheese ( in the can, not fresh) ~ 0.8g net carbs
Baking powder ~ 0g net carbs
Salt ~ 0g net carbs
Garlic powder ~ 0g net carbs
Italian seasoning ~ 0g net carbs
Olive oil ~ 0g net carbs
Eggs ~ 1.5g net carbs
Water ~ 0g net carbs


The whole crust has 2.3 grams of effective carbohydrates!! So load up those low carb toppings and ENJOY!! 

VARIATIONS:
ADD PESTO TO THE CRUST IN PLACE OF THE OIL TO AMP UP THE FLAVOR!!

LOW CARB PIZZA TOPPING IDEAS:
RANCH MARGHERITA ~ (shown in pics) ~ Ranch sauce base, sprinkled with chopped garlic, topped with fresh Parmesan, Buffalo Mozzarella, tomatoes & basil.
GARLIC CHICKEN ALFREDO ~ Alfredo sauce base, sprinkled with chopped garlic, topped with fresh Parmesan, Mozzarella & grilled chicken.
MEAT TRIO ~ tomato sauce base, sprinkled with chopped garlic, topped with fresh Parmesan, Mozzarella, pepperoni, canadian bacon and italian sausage. 

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