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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.