Appetizers, Lunch

Quick Pizza

After school or late night snack-attacks are scrumptiously satisfied with this fast and easy pizza. Switch out the toppings to your favorites. You will love how quick this comes together and melts in your mouth. Oh yes, and so will your family. This is one you may need to double. Enjoy!

Quick Pizzas

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Approximately 8 carbohydrates per one half of pizza
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or your favorite skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife for chopping
  • Tablespoon
  • 1 Small bowl
  • Paper Towels
  • Serving plates

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (evoo) evoo
  • 2 Low carb wraps. I love BFree Quinoa & Chia Seed Wraps that are also gluten free.
  • ½ Cup Diced green pepper
  • 5 Ounce Sliced turkey pepperoni Or your favorite pepperoni
  • ½ Cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 Tbsp Pizza or pasta sauce I like Hunts pasta sauce since it is low in carbs and tastes great.
  • 16 Ounces Fresh mozzarella log Cut into ¼ inch thick medallions.
  • 1 Tbsp Freshly chopped basil or parsley
  • ½ Tsp Red pepper flakes Optional

Instructions

  • Gather all "tools for the trade" including your ingredients to save time when you and your kids are craving pizza!!
  • Heat 1 tbsp evoo in skillet on medium high. Char first wrap until crispy and golden, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Repeat with second wrap and set aside on serving plates.
  • Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar cheese on wraps. Melt in microwave.
  • In same skillet, saute green pepper in 1 tbsp evoo on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until soft. Remove to a small bowl.
  • Crisp pepperoni (less than a minute) on both sides in same medium high skillet.
  • Place mozzarella medallions on paper towels to absorb wetness.
  • Assemble Pizzas: Spread pizza sauce over cheddar cheese with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle each pizza with green peppers.
  • Top with overlapping pepperoni and mozzarella.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs, red pepper flakes and drizzle with evoo.
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