High Protein Ground Turkey Pizza Crust
A savory, grain-free pizza crust made from ground turkey topped with rich pizza sauce and melty fresh mozzarella. A cozy, satisfying high-protein meal built for two.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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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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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the ground turkey
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, garlic powder, and dried oregano until fully incorporated.
Look for: fully incorporated
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Press the turkey mixture onto the prepared…
Press the turkey mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into a 1/4 inch (0.6cm) thick circular crust.
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Bake the crust for 15 minutes until…
Bake the crust for 15 minutes until set and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: set and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven…
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully blot any excess liquid from the top of the crust with a paper towel.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the…
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cooked crust, leaving a short border around the edge.
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Top evenly with slices of fresh mozzarella…
Top evenly with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return to the oven and bake for…
Return to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Look for: the cheese is completely melted and bubbly
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Garnish with chopped fresh basil
Garnish with chopped fresh basil, slice into equal halves, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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