I got this from my latest issue of SELF and I’m super anxious to make some!

Pizza with sausage, tomatoes, and basil

DOUGH
1 1/4 c. all-purpose enriched flour (though this might work with whole wheat flour too)
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
no-cal cooking spray

TOPPING
1 lb red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb turkey sausage, cooked and thinly sliced (you could use ground turkey and spice it up or even soy crumbles for less calories)
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (YUM!)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

(personally I think I’m going to add some sprinkling of dried oregano too)

Mix flour, yeast and salt in a bowl. Gradually add 1/2 cup warm (110 degree) water until a soft dough forms. Divide dough into 4 portions. Using hands, roll dough into balls and coat with cooking sprea, then cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 30-45 mins. (Plopping them down on cookie sheets works best for this, instead of wrapping the ball in plastic wrap - that would be too constricting I think.)

When ready to cook, place each ball of dough on a piece of waxed paper and flatten into a 4-inch circle. Coat grill with cooking spray and heat on high. Gently place dough onto grill and cook until it puffs up and the bottom stiffens (about 30 seconds). Flip and reduce heat to low.

Mix topping ingredients in a bowl and then divide among crusts. Cover the grill and cook until cheese melts, about 5 or 6 minutes. Slice into quarters and serve.

Here’s the best part:
391 calories PER PIZZA
15g fat (5.4 g saturated)
36g carbs
2.8g fiber (would be more with whole wheat flour or more fiber-rich veggie toppings)
26g protein (not sure, but I think that soy crumbles or even ground turkey crumbles would be more)

Tell me this doesn’t sound delicious?! I’d love to try it with mushrooms (that have been marinating in the balsamic and oil) and even asparagus tips or something for more fiber. :)

If you make it, let us know in the comments what you thought and how you made it!

Did you know? Daily calorie consumption in America has jumped nearly 25% since 1970! Eat fresh foods like fruit, veggies, and clean protein, because this increase is likely due to added fats and sugars according to the US Dept. of Agriculture.

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