Salsa Verde Pizza

Salsa Verde Pizza is a vibrant, low-carb twist on traditional pizza, combining a zesty salsa verde base with savory toppings for a deliciously unique experience. This dish is perfect for those seeking a flavorful meal without the extra carbs.

Salsa Verde Pizza
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Almond flour - 1 cup
  • Mozzarella cheese (shredded) - 1 cup
  • Cream cheese - 100 grams
  • Egg - 1 large
  • Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salsa verde - 1/2 cup
  • Cooked chicken breast (shredded) - 150 grams
  • Red onion (sliced) - 1/4 medium
  • Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
  • Avocado (sliced) - 1/2 medium
  • Feta cheese (crumbled) - 50 grams

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and press it out into a round pizza shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the salsa verde evenly over the surface.
  6. Top the pizza with shredded chicken, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
  • High in protein, which helps in muscle repair and growth.

Tags

MexicanLow CarbPizza