Description
This diabetic-friendly pizza recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy pizza without worrying about blood sugar spikes. It features a low-carb crust, a sugar-free sauce, and nutritious toppings, making it perfect for those managing diabetes.
Ingredients
- For the crust: 1 ½ cups almond flour, 1 large egg, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for cauliflower crust), 1 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt.
- For the sauce: 2 cups fresh tomatoes (blended) or 1 cup sugar-free tomato sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- For the toppings: 1 cup spinach leaves, ½ cup sliced mushrooms, 1 grilled chicken breast (thinly sliced), ½ cup part-skim mozzarella, optional: a sprinkle of feta or goat cheese.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for almond flour crust or 400°F (200°C) for cauliflower crust.
- Mix the crust ingredients until a dough forms, then shape and pre-bake.
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing garlic in olive oil, adding tomatoes, and simmering with seasonings.
- Spread the sauce over the pre-baked crust and add the toppings.
- Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use pre-cooked toppings like grilled chicken for best results. Customize toppings based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg