I have been experimenting with different types of pizza hoping I can find one that doesn’t take a whole lot of time when those pizza cravings strike. But, I also want to make sure I try to keep it low glycemic and low(ish) carb.
Thankfully, I found some low carb wheat tortillas that were also high in fiber. I even made some breakfast with them. I had some ingredients leftover from another pizza (hello, chicken crust?) and wanted to see if I could somehow make a pizza out of the tortillas. I had seem them around the web and wondered just how well the tortilla’s held up.
I am going to go out on a limb here and say that I doubt a single layer is going to hold a whole lot of toppings.
So I decided to make mine a quad decker. Honestly, I wished I had put some peppers and mushrooms on it, but I needed a trip to the grocery store.
I also called upon my heavy-duty cast iron skillet. I think this helped make the bottom tortilla firm up.
I put it under the broiler and it took less than 5 minutes.
Bingo.
Super fast lunch, snack or even dinner!
- 4 low carb wheat tortillas, per pizza
- ½ cup homemade sauce
- 2 TBS oregano
- 24 pieces of pepperoni (I used turkey)
- 1 c shredded mozarella
- Oven safe pan
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Make sure the bottom of your baking pan or cast iron skillet is greased.
- You don't want the tortillas to stick.
- Put the first tortilla down.
- Spread a little sauce on the tortilla.
- Sprinkle the oregano.
- Place pepperoni on the sauce and top with cheese.
- Repeat this process for the remaining 3 tortillas.
- Place the pan in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
If you are looking for an even lower carb option, check out this pizza made with a chicken crust. YUMMMMM.
Lisa Landry says
July 14, 2014 at 8:59 amNow you have me craving pizza. Sounds and looks delicious!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 10:19 amI crave pizza all the time. When we order out its a treat. Usually super thin crust or I pick the toppings off. Its not worth the stomach ache.
Lisa says
July 15, 2014 at 10:28 amWe’re too much in the boonies to have pizza delivered. We buy Wal-mart’s Deli ultimate meat pizza, and add mushrooms and olives. Can’t go wrong under $10 🙂
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:50 pmWe have 1 independent in town that will deliver. But I am not a fan of their pizza. The other will deliver but it takes so long since we are just on the boarder of their delivery service. I have purchased those from WalMart. I get them from other stores. Really good, fresh pizza.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:20 pmI am always craving pizza. I dont think it ever ends.
Nikki Renee says
July 14, 2014 at 12:38 pmI never thought to make pizza with tortillas before. I definitely have to try this out, since pepperoni pizza is my absolute weakness.
Terry says
July 14, 2014 at 2:01 pmI am not much for eating pizza because of carbs. Maybe I can just eat pizza again. I am going to try this
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:16 pmI have a few low carb options on the site. If this one doesnt work out for you, maybe there is another one you would like.
Kay Adeola says
July 14, 2014 at 2:21 pmThis looks like a great pizza,I will like to give this a try so thank you for sharing.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:15 pmYou are very welcome.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
July 14, 2014 at 2:34 pmGreat way to cut carbs and not flavor. We do this on the grill sometimes.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:15 pmI’ll have to try grilling sometime!
Shell says
July 14, 2014 at 2:38 pmWhat a smart idea! I’ll have to try your low-carb pizza!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:15 pmI hope you do!
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
July 14, 2014 at 3:06 pmI love pizza sooo much I could seriously eat it every day! We have to order it once a week! I will have to try your recipe, yum!!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:14 pmI love pizza! I have no idea what I would do without it.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
July 14, 2014 at 3:45 pmThat’s easy enough and pepperoni is one of my favorites when it comes to pizza. Add a few black olives and I would be in heaven.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:12 pmI wish I had some. I really wanted to do ham, black olive and mushrooms!
Betsy Mitchell says
July 14, 2014 at 3:46 pmGreat idea! Looks delicious, i will have to give it a try. .
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:12 pmThank you, I hope you do!
Liz Mays says
July 14, 2014 at 4:35 pmBingo is right! That looks like the perfect way to go, and I’m totally going there.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:11 pmEnjoy!
Amber Conaway says
July 14, 2014 at 4:38 pmI never thought about making pizza like that! It looks and sounds so yummy, think this would be a great hit with my family!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:11 pmI hope they like it!
Jaime says
July 14, 2014 at 4:49 pmWe’re trying to eat healthier the next couple of weeks to kickstart our healthy habits. I’m pinning this recipe. It looks great!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:11 pmGood luck and thank you for the pin!
Amanda Her says
July 14, 2014 at 5:28 pmI love tortillas, but never thoughts to try them as a pizza. I’ll have to test this one out!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:11 pmI hope you do and that it works for you!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
July 14, 2014 at 5:46 pmPizza is one of my most FAVE foods. I’d like to try your version to save on carbs. I’m such a carb-oholic!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:03 pmI hope you like it.
Felicia says
July 14, 2014 at 8:10 pmThese look delicious! I love the fact that it is lower carb as well.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:01 pmThanks!
Kecia says
July 14, 2014 at 9:04 pmI LOVE homemade pizza! It’s so much healthier than restaurants – I really can’t handle all that grease most of the time. I like to make ours with wheat tortillas too.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:01 pmOh the grease and all that dough gets me every time.
Jennifer B says
July 14, 2014 at 9:12 pmOh yummm!! You’re making me want this right now!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:01 pmhahhaa 😉
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
July 14, 2014 at 9:32 pmI love that you used whole wheat tortillas. Have you ever tried carb balance? High in dietary fiber!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 5:00 pmI have. I enjoy those from time to time.
Shannon Gosney says
July 14, 2014 at 9:46 pmOur kids love Pepperoni Pizza! Sounds like a great recipe to make this summer! 🙂
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:56 pmHave a pick your topping pizza party!
Christie says
July 14, 2014 at 11:15 pmI love the layers. I’ve never tried making a pizza in a skillet
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:56 pmIt seemed like a good option since it would toast the bottom. Plus, less worry about spillage should it slide.
Brandi says
July 14, 2014 at 11:55 pmWe do pizzas with tortilla pizzas for lunch with the kids. It’s a great quick meal!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:55 pmThat is awesome!
Veronica says
July 15, 2014 at 12:08 amThat pizza looks great. My son loves cheese pizza
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:54 pmSo easy for you to make for him 😉
Krystal's Kitsch says
July 15, 2014 at 12:10 amYUM! Going low carb is one of my favorite diets since some of my favorite foods are still included! 😉 Thanks for the recipe!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:54 pmIt’s a way of eating for me. Things too high in carbs tend to upset my guts. Ugh. I do find I feel a lot better overall too.
Aimee Smith says
July 15, 2014 at 2:03 amWow, these looks really tasty! I bet my whole family would love them!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:53 pmGive them a try, I hope they do!
Debbie Denny says
July 15, 2014 at 7:16 amWe love wheat tortillas. Use them in several dishes.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:53 pmI am fond of the whole grain higher fiber. I find they don’t upset my stomach as much.
Rosey says
July 15, 2014 at 7:21 amIt looks like a tasty little pizza. I like that it’s low carb and single proportion.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:52 pmI am glad you enjoyed the post!
Amy D says
July 15, 2014 at 8:23 amI love the layered effect of your pizza! Looks ways too tasty and yummy!!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:51 pmThank you.
Pam says
July 15, 2014 at 10:53 amI have been looking for some low carb options for pizza. This looks simple and tasty and something that you can add whatever you like to it.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:49 pmI hope this works for you.
Carly Anderson says
July 15, 2014 at 10:57 amThis looks very yummy! I love that you used tortillas for the crust.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:48 pmThank you.
Kathy says
July 15, 2014 at 11:01 amThat is a great alternative to carbs. We have made pizza roll-ups in tortillas before.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:48 pmI never thought about rolling them up. I have done that with vegetables, meats and cheese.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
July 15, 2014 at 11:01 amWhat a quick way to make a pizza. This sounds and looks yummy!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:48 pmThank you!
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
July 15, 2014 at 11:51 amOne of the things I really hated about doing low carb was no pizza! Thanks for this delicious recipe!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:46 pmIt was something that bothered me as well. I tried a few different recipes and found that this one was just as good even with a few extra carbs.
Carly from The Puzzled Palate says
July 15, 2014 at 11:53 amThat looks like the kind of thing I made back in my college years:) I love the concept!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:45 pmI’m pretty sure I was guilty of that during those times too 😉
Chrysa says
July 15, 2014 at 12:30 pmWow what a delish low carb recipe. I would have never thought of stacking the tortillas or using the cast iron skillet. Thanks for the idea.
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:44 pmYou are welcome!
Lisa says
July 15, 2014 at 1:09 pmThis is a great idea! I have some tortilla laying around too and here i have just been putting cheese on them and dipping them in salsa!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:43 pmI’ve done that too!
Theresa says
July 15, 2014 at 2:18 pmPizza with tortillas is a great concept! I need to try that soon. Your pizza looks yummy!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:42 pmThanks so much.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
July 15, 2014 at 4:20 pmWhat a great idea, making pizza on tortillas – awesome! Perfect way to get low carb pizza!
chrystal says
July 15, 2014 at 4:42 pmThank you!
Kiwi says
July 15, 2014 at 4:51 pmHey this looks easy to make! A low-carb pizza sounds like great thing to make without the guilt afterwards!
Michelle Christopher says
July 15, 2014 at 4:55 pmThat sounds like a delicious cheat day treat for me. I love pizza and a low carb way to make it is fantastic.
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
July 15, 2014 at 6:01 pmGotta love those quick and easy meals like that! I love making pizza with cauliflower crust but it takes a little more time.
chrystal says
July 16, 2014 at 2:15 pmThat is one I have not tried yet. It has been on my list for ages.
Carie Spence says
July 15, 2014 at 6:35 pmAwesome idea! Making this! Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board.
Brett says
July 15, 2014 at 9:36 pmWhat a great idea! I’ll have to try this some time.
chrystal says
July 16, 2014 at 2:12 pmI hope you do!
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
July 15, 2014 at 9:48 pmYou can never go wrong with pizza. Low carbs and that quick. I will be using this recipe on those overwhelming days for something quick and easy. Thanks!
chrystal says
July 16, 2014 at 2:12 pmWelcome!
cam | bibs and baubles says
July 16, 2014 at 2:04 amWheat tortillas, huh? I like that idea. Sounds yummy.
chrystal says
July 16, 2014 at 2:01 pmIt makes it so easy and simple.
becka says
July 16, 2014 at 11:53 amThat looks so good. I know what I want for dinner now!
chrystal says
July 16, 2014 at 1:50 pmEnjoy!
Kathleen says
July 17, 2014 at 11:55 pmI love pizza and would eat it more often if it was healthier for me. That crust gets you every time. This is a great idea. I wouldn’t have thought to use a tortilla for the crust. Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday Link Party.
chrystal says
July 18, 2014 at 12:56 pmCrust…mmmm when done right, yummy. But it sure does not like me.
Migdalia - @MsLatina says
July 29, 2014 at 9:23 pmFunny we are eating pizza for dinner! I got gluten free and my sons eat regular. Love this recipe. May try it out at home for them. Sure they would have a ball making it with me!