turkey meatball pizza with whole wheat crust

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Oct 12, 2018

Fun Fact: Some popular pizza toppings in Japan are squid and Mayo Jaga. (mayonaise, potato and bacon)

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 10 - 12 slices.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CRUST
  • 1 teaspoon jarred yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
  • FOR THE MEAT BALLS
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 large large mushrooms, very finely diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for cooking the meatballs in)
  • TOPPINGS (ALL BUT THE SAUCE AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE ARE OPTIONAL, USE IN ANY VARIETY YOU CHOOSE)
  • 1/2 - 2/3 cups pizza sauce, storebought or your homemade
  • 8 ounces shredded, low moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 - fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives (whatever type you prefer)

How To Make turkey meatball pizza with whole wheat crust

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, stir together the yeast & warm water, add honey and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile in a glass measuring cup, combine the cold water, oil and salt. Add the cold water mixture to the yeast and stir in flour.
  • Step 3
    Knead the dough on a heavily floured board until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes)
  • Step 4
    Put the dough in a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat. Let the dough rise, covered loosely with plastic food wrap in a warm, draft free place for 1 hour.
  • Step 5
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 6
    Mix ground turkey with oats, mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Shape into bite size balls. Dress a cookie sheet with olive oil, cook meat balls in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. (I know this is cheating with meatballs, but it makes it so much easier, you can cook them in a skillet if your prefer)
  • Step 7
    Remove turkey meatballs and raise oven temp to 425 degrees.
  • Step 8
    Roll out the crust to desired thickness.
  • Step 9
    Ladle and spread the pizza sauce over crust.
  • Step 10
    Place meat balls over pizza sauce and layer the vegetables you've chosen over the top.
  • Step 11
    Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Step 12
    Bake in oven until the cheese is just starting to brown, about 12 - 15 minutes.

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Culture: Italian
Keyword: #mushroom
Keyword: #Garlic
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #Meatballs
Keyword: #spinach
Keyword: #cheesy
Keyword: #Tomato
Keyword: #low-fat
Keyword: #mozzarella
Keyword: #pizzas
Keyword: #healthier
Keyword: #Wholesome
Keyword: #meat-balls
Keyword: #Turkey
Keyword: #Meat Ball
Ingredient: Dairy
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Category: Pizza

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