Low carbers- I discovered awesome pizza crust alternative!

[Fritzo]

I stop eating carbs for 4 months this time of year to get cut for summer, and one of my downfalls is pizza. I love it. I can't live without it. I would freebase pizza if I could. But alas...pizza crust is made of flour, and I can't have it.

Then comes the Internet: I found a method to make pizza crust out of chicken breast and mozzarella cheese.

Chicken and cheese crust you say? That's crazy talk!

Well, it's not, and the results are so damned delicious I'm going to add this to my recipe lexicon. My kids even liked it...which is an accomplishment.

Pan fry or boil a boneless skinless chicken breast, then let it cool. Cut it into strips and add it into a food processor or a blender with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, basil, garlic, salt, and a touch of olive oil.

Blend until you get a dough, then shape it into a crust and bake on parchment paper at 425 for 15-18 minutes. Be sure to use parchment paper or it will stick to the pan.

Remove from heat, let it cool for 5-10 minutes, then coat with with olive oil. Add your sauce, toppings, cheese, etc, and then bake for 10-14 minutes (at 425).

The result is a very filling, incredibly bread like, tasty knife and fork pizza that I'm going to be craving every week.

Thought I'd pass it on for all you people in the same boat.

 

[surfsatwerk]

I have a recipe somewhere that uses cream cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese to make a fine low carb crust.

Edit: this appears to be similar.

http://glutenfreeeasily.com/flourless-gluten-free-pizza/

 

[poofyhairguy]

That sounds good. My wife is always trying to come up with gluten free pizza crusts, but she is vegan so this one won't fly.

Oh well, the last one made out of cauliflower was really good.

 

[disappoint]

 

[Fritzo]

That sounds good. My wife is always trying to come up with gluten free pizza crusts, but she is vegan so this one won't fly.

Oh well, the last one made out of cauliflower was really good.

It really is the best crust alternative I've had, and it's amazing how bread-like it is.

 

[Imported]

We tried one out of cauliflower once.. it was horrible. Gonna have to try the chicken one. Not allergic to gluten or on a low-carb diet, but we try to avoid carbs in general.

 

[purbeast0]

marked because it sounds yummy!

 

[surfsatwerk]

That sounds good. My wife is always trying to come up with gluten free pizza crusts, but she is vegan so this one won't fly.

Oh well, the last one made out of cauliflower was really good.

You poor sad man. D:

 

[PenguinPower]

Should I use a pizza stone?

 

[Apple Of Sodom]

I'm with you on this. Pizza is a huge weakness. I've actually made this before. It is pretty damn good and fairly easy to make.

 

[Red Squirrel]

That does sound pretty good. I never made a pizza from scratch before, I'd have to try it one of these days.

I feel sorry for gluten free/grain free type people though. It's so hard to eat anything without any of that stuff being in it.

This thread made me hungry for pizza, and I did not eat lunch yet. I might order Dominos.

 

[poofyhairguy]

You poor sad man. D:

Why? I eat regular pizza, she just tries to avoid gluten. I am not vegan either.

And it was good, tasted like naan.

Thank you for the advice Fritzo, I will have to try this sometime just for me!

 

[Chrono]

any pictures of this said crust? sounds good hmmm

 

[Fritzo]

any pictures of this said crust? sounds good hmmm

Looks similar to this:

 

[gothamhunter]

Wonder if I can substitute Daiya cheese for the regular mozzarella cheese...

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

I just don't think I have the willpower to do a no carb thing. I like carbs too much. I'm trying to cut down a bit because I'd like to fit into *all* of the pants I own, as opposed to the current...some...but I dunno if I can do it. Something needs to be done though, because I'm not making much progress as is.

 

[Childs]

I just don't think I have the willpower to do a no carb thing. I like carbs too much. I'm trying to cut down a bit because I'd like to fit into *all* of the pants I own, as opposed to the current...some...but I dunno if I can do it. Something needs to be done though, because I'm not making much progress as is.

It was hard at first, but 60lbs later its hard to argue with the results. You get used to it after awhile. Just take comfort in the fact that you can eat lots of real food that you want to eat, like ribs, eggs, bacon, chicken, hamburgers, wings, etc, just eat more of it, and pass on the sides.

 

[blackdogdeek]

Looks similar to this:

Daddy just got hungry.

EDIT: When you say "garlic" do you mean garlic powder or garlic salt or minced garlic?

EDIT2: I also need to know the chicken breast weights/numbers

 

[Scarpozzi]

I've not tried this, but have used cauliflower before in lasagna... Here's an edited recipe:
http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/08/cauliflower-crust-pizza/

I did the similar process, but steamed the cauliflower and strained/dried prior to pulsing in my food processor... I then added it to the lasagna as a "noodle" layer... It wasn't as good as REAL lasagna, but wasn't bad either because it had all the part skim ricotta and mozzerella I like.

 

[gorcorps]

That sounds good. My wife is always trying to come up with gluten free pizza crusts, but she is vegan so this one won't fly.

Oh well, the last one made out of cauliflower was really good.

she must be pretty damn attractive to put up with that shit

 

[Scarpozzi]

she must be pretty damn attractive to put up with that shit

About being vegan or going gluten free?

A lot of women stop eating meat after they get married.

 

[blackdogdeek]

A lot of women stop eating meat after they get married.

This made me laugh out loud.

 

[Fritzo]

I just don't think I have the willpower to do a no carb thing. I like carbs too much. I'm trying to cut down a bit because I'd like to fit into *all* of the pants I own, as opposed to the current...some...but I dunno if I can do it. Something needs to be done though, because I'm not making much progress as is.

PM me. I can give you some tips that will work fast.

 

[Fritzo]

Daddy just got hungry.

EDIT: When you say "garlic" do you mean garlic powder or garlic salt or minced garlic?

EDIT2: I also need to know the chicken breast weights/numbers

You can eyeball it. I used garlic powder because I didn't have and fresh on hand. 1 boneless chix breast will make one crust, so...what's 1 chicken breast? 8-12oz?

 

[deerslayer]

Low carb or no carb? Tomato sauce has carbs.

I lost 85 lbs 3 years ago doing a low carb diet. I gained some back, but I'm back on my low carb thing again and it's coming off pretty quickly.