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Pizza On-the-Fly for Diabetes
Posted September 15, 2011 by Jim Healthy in Posted In:
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This home-made, healthy pizza delivers...incredible flavor and a crisp, delicious crust. It takes just minutes to prepare. Conventional pizza is packed with refined carbs and unhealthy fats that spike blood sugar, clog arteries and pack on the pounds. These pizzas do just the opposite, thanks to their antioxoidants (in spinach, tomatoes, whole grains and garlic), and anti-inflammatories (in spinach, basil, garlic, and cheese from grass-fed cows). You’ll never need to order delivery pizza again!

Details
  • Prep Time:
    10 min
  • Cook Time:
    10 min
  • Ready Time:
    20 min
Servings
2 none

Ingredients

  • 2 6
  • 1 teaspoon pure olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 small tomato sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Brush the tortillas with the pure olive oil and bake for 3-4 minutes or until they start to crisp.

Heat 1 tablespoon of water in a sauté pan and cook the spinach and garlic for 2-3 minutes.

Take the tortillas out, layer them with the cheese, spinach and tomatoes and bake for 3-5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Garnish with the chopped basil and cut into slices.

TIPS AND NOTES:

For a chewier crust don’t prebake the tortilla. Try adding a little marinara or pesto to give more moistness. Use any of your favorite veggies or healthy toppings to make these pizzas your favorite comfort food!

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving

  • Glycemic Load: 9
  • Calories: 282
  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: .7g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 5.3g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Sodium: 446mg
  • Potassium: 249mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 16g