Dieter’s Pizza
by Tarla Dalal

This Dieter’s Pizza could be just what you were waiting for. Just as mouth-wateringly delicious as any other pizza , but with less than half the usual calories, this recipe replaces cheese with low-fat cream cheese made using low-fat paneer and milk.

While the whole wheat pizza base gives you a fibre boost, the use of appropriate veggies like zucchini and coloured capsicum retains the authentic feel at a low-cal count.

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Dieter’s Pizza recipe - How to make Dieter’s Pizza

4 whole wheat (gehun) pizza bases
8 tbsp low-fat cream cheese

For The Topping
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup zucchini cubes (unpeeled)
1 cup red capscium cubes
1 cup yellow capsicum cubes
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
salt to taste

For The Pizza Sauce (makes 1 Cup)
6 large tomatoes
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp sugar

Method
For the topping

Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the zucchini, capsicum, chilli flakes, mixed herbs and little salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Divide the topping into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

For the pizza sauce

Make criss-cross on the base of the tomatoes and place them in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or till the skin begins to peel.
Drain the tomatoes, cool slightly, peel, deseed and roughly chop them. Blend in a mixer to a smooth pulp and keep aside.
Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the prepared tomato pulp, oregano, chilli flakes, tomato ketchup, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Divide the pizza sauce into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

Place 2 whole wheat pizza base on a clean, dry surface and spread a portion of the pizza sauce evenly over each pizza base.
Arrange a portion of the topping evenly over each pizza base
Finally, spread 2 tbsp of the low-fat cream cheese evenly over each pizza base.
Place both the pizzas on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 12 minutes or till the base is evenly browned.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make 2 more pizzas.
Cut into equal wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per pizza

Energy	719 cal
Protein	29.7 g
Carbohydrates	114.1 g
Fiber	19.8 g
Fat	18.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	310.2 mg

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Mruga D

on 04 Dec 14 04:06 PM

Pizza without a cheese...will it taste nice!!...I asked myself.. after reading this recipe..I was curious to try this out...and trust me guys...fantastic recipe...it tastes just like outside pizza...n yet healthy...cream cheese used here is made using calcium minus fat rich low fat paneer which is the highlight of this recipe...

shreya_the foodie

on 27 Dec 10 12:52 PM

I have always wanted to make my own pizza base! thanks so much for this healthy recipe!