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50 Meals Under 500 Calories
Cauliflower Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizza
This recipe is designed to be practical, flavorful, and easy to serve for everyday meals.
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Prep Time8
Cook Time12
Total Time20
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 prepared cauliflower pizza crust
- 3 Tbsp pizza sauce
- 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp chopped basil or parsley, optional
- Crushed red pepper, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven according to the cauliflower crust package directions.
- Place the crust on a sheet pan or pizza pan and prebake if recommended on the package.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Top with the spinach, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni.
- Bake until the cheese melts and the crust is crisp, usually 8 to 12 minutes depending on the crust.
- Sprinkle with basil or crushed red pepper if desired, then slice and serve.
Gourmet Geek Tip
Prebake the crust if recommended to help prevent a soggy center. | Place the spinach under the cheese so it does not dry out. | Serve with a simple green salad.
Equipment You'll Need
Sheet pan or pizza pan
Oven
Spoon
Knife or kitchen scissors