In my quest to lighten up some of my favorite flavors around here, I started toying with my Tomato Basil Pizza...
Now… most of the calories in my first pizza were caught up in the crust and cheese, so I switched my cheeses to low fat cheeses and/or reduced the amounts because I know that dairy assists me in weight loss and helps me feel fuller longer–so I didn’t want to cut it completely out… because let’s be honest… the cheese is what makes a pizza awesome anyhow… just sayin’
But the crust… my beloved crust… had to be sacrificed for this lunch time meal in honor of the all powerful dress zipper that simple must zip in a few weeks…
So instead, I took a low calorie soft taco shell and spread a little basil on it.
I then added some precooked chicken strips for some added protein… again, fuller longer.
I then sprinkled it with 1/8 cup of low fat cheese.
Next up Spinach… mama loves her spinach…
Then tomato slices that I then seasoned with salt and pepper.
Then I took 1 oz. of mozzarella and cut it into little pieces to place one small dab of cheese on each tomato.
While all this had been going on, I had been preheating my iron skillet in the broiler until it was uber-hot.
Then I placed my “Pizza” in the skillet and popped it into the broiler for 3 minutes.
Out it came… super crispy and uber-flavorful.
Enjoy!
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Lark (SparkyLarky) says
This looks so good! And I LOVE crispy Pizza crust.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Holly Walker says
I think you just gave me supper inspiration! Grilled Chicken Crispy Pizza it is!
Kerin says
Way to go! If anyone can learn how to cook lighter…it's you !!
Looks like you didn't sacrifice taste at all 🙂
Hope your week is a great one!
living-the-balanced-life says
This does sound yummy AND lighter! Will have to try it!
Bernice
Cranberry Morning says
No kidding! In the cast iron skillet! I'm giving an old cast iron skillet to our son-in-law for his birthday. I'll have to include this recipe! (along with a Civil War Cookbook). Great idea!
Amber says
I think this might just be my dinner tonight!
Lisa M. Ward says
We make a version close but don't use a cast iron skillet…goin have to get me one! Looks so good!!
Jerry says
Wow Looks so appetizing!! I think I found dinner 🙂