High-Protein Thin Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizza
A delicious, high-protein thin-crust pizza topped with turkey pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil. Designed to satisfy pizza cravings while maintaining steady blood sugar and supporting weight management.
Prep
7 min
Cook
10 min
Total
19 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lindsey + Lila
Lindsey created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
7 min
Cook
10 min
Total
19 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To prep ahead, portion the toppings into small containers so assembling takes less than 3 minutes at lunchtime.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C)
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C)
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the whole-wheat lavash flatbread onto the…
Place the whole-wheat lavash flatbread onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Spread the low-sodium marinara sauce evenly across…
Spread the low-sodium marinara sauce evenly across the flatbread, leaving a 0.5 inch (1.2cm) border around the edges.
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Sprinkle the low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese evenly…
Sprinkle the low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
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Layer the turkey pepperoni slices and sliced…
Layer the turkey pepperoni slices and sliced bell pepper evenly across the cheese layer.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8…
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread are golden brown and crisp.
Look for: the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread are golden brown and crisp
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Remove the pizza carefully from the oven…
Remove the pizza carefully from the oven using oven mitts and place on a cutting board.
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Top with torn fresh basil leaves
Top with torn fresh basil leaves, let cool for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to set, then slice into 4 pieces and serve.
Allow: 2 minutes
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