Kitchen Time: Meat Lover's High-Protein Pizza
Meat Lover’s High-Protein Pizza (2-Ingredient Dough)
If you’re craving a hearty pizza but want to keep it high in protein, this recipe is for you. Using a simple two-ingredient dough made from flour and Greek yogurt, you’ll whip up a chewy crust in minutes. Load it with lean meats and melty cheese, and you’ve got a meat lover’s pizza that fuels your body while satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients (1 personal pizza, 8")
For the crust:
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80 g self-raising flour
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80 g nonfat Greek yogurt
For the sauce:
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50 g tomato sauce
For toppings:
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50 g lean ground beef (cooked & seasoned)
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40 g turkey pepperoni slices
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50 g shredded part-skim mozzarella
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10 g parmesan cheese (optional)
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¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Make the crust
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In a bowl, mix self-raising flour and Greek yogurt until dough forms.
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Knead on a lightly floured surface for 2–3 minutes, until smooth.
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Shape it
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Roll into a circle about 6–8 inches wide.
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Form a slight edge around the dough to create a crust.
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Pre-bake
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Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5–7 minutes, until just starting to turn golden.
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Add toppings
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Spread tomato sauce evenly across the crust.
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Sprinkle mozzarella, then layer on ground beef and turkey pepperoni.
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Top with parmesan and oregano.
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Finish baking
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Bake for 8–10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
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Serve hot — slice and enjoy your high-protein Meat Lover’s pizza with Saucified Classic Ranch!
Nutrition (per whole pizza, approx.)
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Calories: ~460
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Protein: ~40 g
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Carbs: ~48 g
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Fat: ~12 g