Pizza is a magical food that everyone should be able to enjoy over and over again. It is covered in cheesy deliciousness and is perfect for almost every day of the week!
The biggest problem is that it’s not usually very good for you. Well, guess again!
When I started my journey cutting carbs and generally trying to eat healthier, I was introduced to one of my new favorite foods, low carb tortilla pizza! ??
The beauty of this meal is that it’s better for you than regular pizza, but you don’t lose any of the flavor.
There is generally less grease, fresher ingredients, and everyone can choose their own toppings since it is personal-sized. Best of all, it is incredibly quick and easy on a busy weeknight!
The secret isn’t in the sauce. This time, it’s all in the crust.
Traditional pizza dough is very similar to bread and is filled with flour, and therefore, carbohydrates. Swapping out this one ingredient can make a world of difference.
There are plenty of alternative keto pizza crust recipes out there like cauliflower crust from Our Best Bites, chicken crust from Hey Keto Mama, or even quinoa crust from Simply Quinoa. While those are all great options, I prefer to keep it simple and I opt for Mission Carb Balance® Whole Wheat Soft Taco Tortillas with only 4g of net carbs.
Mission also makes burrito-sized Carb Balance® tortillas, which are a little larger and have 6g of net carbs, that would also work if you are looking for a just a little bit more.
Because the Mission low carb tortilla pizzas come out to be such thin, personal-sized pizzas, my boyfriend, John, and I like to each have two when we eat this for dinner.
Using the low carb tortillas as a pizza crust alternative, you can completely cut out the step of having to make the crust, since most pizza crust alternatives require following an additional recipe.
My favorite part about this dish is that Mission’s low carb tortillas are ready to go right out of the package. You can simply take one out, start building a pizza, and pop it in the oven. It’s that easy!
Low Carb Tortilla Pizza Directions:
You just need a cookie sheet or pizza pan, Mission Carb Balance® Whole Wheat Soft Taco Tortillas, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and whatever toppings you choose.
Simply spread a little pizza sauce on the tortilla, cover with mozzarella cheese, and add whatever else you like.
Personally, I tend to go for the classic cheese and pepperoni, but sometimes I add the occasional green pepper.
The biggest thing you will want to watch out for is adding too much sauce. I’m all about a good saucy pizza, so I tend to load it on, but you have to remember that the low carb tortilla won’t absorb the sauce the same way a traditional pizza crust does.
You really don’t need a lot of sauce. Once you see it start to pool, you’re probably good. I’ve found that when there is too much sauce, it tends to get a little messy because the tortilla doesn’t stiffen up as much.
A good rule of thumb is that half of a jar of pizza sauce should make 4 low carb tortilla pizzas, while a full jar can make 8!
Once your low carb tortilla pizza is ready to go, simply put it in the oven at 350° for 10-15 minutes. Viola, you’re done!
I always suggest adding a little Parmesan cheese and cracked red pepper to finish it off, because I think it adds a little something extra. Then simply cut it into four easy-to-eat pieces and enjoy! ?
A simple, healthy, low-carb pizza alternative that doesn't lose any of the flavor. There is less grease and fresher ingredients in this personal-sized pizza. Best of all, it is incredibly quick and easy on a busy weeknight!
- 4 Mission Carb Balance® Whole Wheat Soft Taco Tortillas
- 1/2 Jar Pizza Sauce (approximately 2-3 tbsp per tortilla)
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Sliced Pepperoni
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Pinch Cracked Red Pepper (optional)
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Place 4 tortilla shells on cookie sheet(s) and spread sauce over each one
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Cover with as much cheese, pepperoni, and any other toppings that you wish
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Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is stiff
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