Saturday Secret - Ezekial Tortillas Make An Awesome Pizza Crust

Pizza is one of my favorite all time meals!  I do not always want to use that as my treat meal so I am always looking for a healthy yet satisfying alternative.  I occasionally do use whole-wheat crust but wanted something cleaner.  As any of you that have eaten Ezekiel tortillas know, they are a little thick to give you the sensation that you are actually eating a tortilla.  They break and are difficult to eat.  Although a healthy alternative to a flour or whole wheat tortilla, I have found they make a much better pizza crust!

I make mine in a toaster oven on bake and they are delish!  Here is an easy recipe to get you started:

1/4 cup all natural tomato/pasta sauce (no sugar added)
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 8" sprouted grain (Ezekiel) tortilla
1/8 cup sliced red peppers
1/8 cup sliced zucchini
1/8 cup mushrooms
1/8 cup chopped red onions
2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese (light)
2 Tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese


1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2.  Combine tomato sauce, oregano & garlic in a bowl and mix well.
3.  Place tortilla on a baking sheet and spread tomato/pasta sauce on it.
4.  Top with veggies & cheeses.
5.  Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
6.  Enjoy!

Other toppings I use include spinach, ground turkey, sun-dried tomatoes and jalapenos.

Super Bowl Pizza - Sassy Style

I love Super Bowl (mainly because of the commercials) and always have!  It is such a festive time to be with your family and friends.  One downfall is all the unhealthy snacks out there!  If that is your planned cheat meal, more power to you!  But if not, I like to take some of my favorite foods and add a little sass to them to end up with a healthier version!

My absolute favorite Super Bowl food is pizza!  Just by changing a few ingredients, you can create a much healthier version.  Change your crust to whole wheat (check for added sugar in the ingredient list.)  There are several pre-made crusts out there that do not have added sugar, and these are the ones you want.  You can find them at wal-mart and target.  No need to run to whole foods, unless you just want to.

Next, check your sauce for added sugar.  If it is in there, select a different brand.  Even if it is a brand you normally buy (for me it was market pantry at target) they do change the ingredients as I learned this week!  That has been my go to for a long time and sadly, it is no longer.

Thirdly, opt for some reduced fat cheese instead of full fat.  It tastes just as good, I promise!

Last but not least, if you are a meat lover, try ground turkey as a substitute for ground beef.  It is awesome and so much healthier for you!

You will be pleasantly surprised at how great your sassy pizza tastes.  My whole family loves it when I make pizza and actually, this is the only version my 14 year old will eat!

Happy and healthy Super Bowl!