Diabetic-Friendly Crustless Pizza Bake
This dish gives you all the pizza flavors without the high-carb crust, making it a good option for people managing blood sugar. It’s high in protein and lower in carbs.
🧾 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken or lean ground turkey
- 1 cup low-sugar pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup sliced olives
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional toppings
- Turkey pepperoni
- Spinach
- Jalapeños
- Extra herbs
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2️⃣ Prepare the base
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Spread the cooked chicken or turkey evenly at the bottom.
3️⃣ Add sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the meat layer.
4️⃣ Add vegetables
Sprinkle bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and olives.
5️⃣ Top with cheese
Add shredded mozzarella and sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes slightly golden.
7️⃣ Serve
Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
📊 Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~260–300
- Protein: ~25–30 g
- Net carbs: ~6–8 g
✔ Low carb
✔ High protein
✔ No refined flour
