Low Carb Skillet Squash Pizza

By aerin8

http://247lowcarbdiner.blogspot.com/2012/03/skillet-squash-pizza.html

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups grated yellow squash (1 large)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (canned)
• 1/3 cup unflavored whey protein powder
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• Topping of choice

Preparation

Step 1

Grate the squash on the large holes of a grater. Use paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture. In a large bowl, combine squash, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, whey protein powder and the egg. On a high stovetop burner, heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet. When it begins to smoke, sprinkle salt and pepper into the base of the skillet. This helps prevent sticking. Immediately spread the crust dough into the skillet. Remove from heat. Place into a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and cover with the toppings of choice. Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

Before toppings, this crust has approximately 212 calories and 2.5 carbs. The protein powder may vary the carb count.