How to Make a Low-Fat Diet Pizza
Just because you're attempting to maintain a healthy diet does not necessarily mean that pizza is off-limits. It does mean, however, that you'll need to make your own pizza--a less fattening version with plenty of taste to satiate your cravings using low-fat ingredients and plenty of fresh veggies. Instead of viewing pizza as an occasional indulgence, this recipe will allow you to enjoy your pizza while maintaining your diet. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 ½ cups wheat or rice flour ¼ ounce gluten-free yeast ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups warm water 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoon olive oil Tomato sauce Toppings, including ½ cup shredded mozzarella Sliced tomatoes Sliced onions Slices mushrooms Sliced olives Sliced ham Fresh oregano, basil Large bowl Aluminum foil or plastic wrap Light cooking spray 12-inch pizza pan
Instructions
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Mix together the flour, xanthan, yeast and salt in a large bowl and add 1 cup of water, honey and olive oil. The mixture should begin to form a soft, somewhat brittle dough.
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Knead the dough on a cutting board or bowl and add the remaining ¼ cup of water to help keep the dough together. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
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Continue kneading for about 3 to 5 minutes, then cover the bowl or flat surface with foil or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grease a 12-inch pizza pan with a light cooking spray and set aside.
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Take the dough and flatten it into a flat circle, then lift and press the mixture into the pizza pan. Spread tomato sauce over the dough and the toppings of your choice, sprinkling the mozzarella over them.
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Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden brown.
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Remove the pizza and use a pizza knife to cut into triangular slices. Let cool for a minute or two before serving.
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Tips & Warnings
Try substituting ham slices with chicken or veggies such as artichoke hearts or broccoli for an even healthier spin on this low-fat recipe. Keep in mind that the cooking time may be longer or shorter depending on the number of toppings used. Generally, the more toppings there are, the longer the pizza will take.
