Approximately 8 carbohydrates per one half of pizza
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Servings 4
Equipment
Cast iron skillet or your favorite skillet
Spatula
Knife for chopping
Tablespoon
1 Small bowl
Paper Towels
Serving plates
Ingredients
4TbspExtra virgin olive oil (evoo)evoo
2Low carb wraps. I love BFree Quinoa & Chia Seed Wraps that are also gluten free.
½CupDiced green pepper
5Ounce Sliced turkey pepperoniOr your favorite pepperoni
½CupShredded cheddar cheese
4TbspPizza or pasta sauceI like Hunts pasta sauce since it is low in carbs and tastes great.
16OuncesFresh mozzarella logCut into ¼ inch thick medallions.
1TbspFreshly chopped basil or parsley
½TspRed pepper flakesOptional
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.