It’s time to take a little break from the morning gardening and have some lunch. I’m throwing together a quick 15 minute meal from my “short cut cooking” menus that is diabetic friendly, low calorie, and economical too. I ate one Bolilillios pizza with a Romaine salad +raspberry vinaigrette dressing for under 200 calories, 22 carbs, and under $1.25 a serving-including the salad. How great is that! I bet my grands would would like this for an after school snack.
Short cut Bolillios pizza
- Wheat Bolillios buns (bought mine in the Wal-Mart bakery, 6 for $1.68)
- Turkey Pepperoni (less than 7 calories each slice, yes I munched on a couple extra slices)
- Pizza Sauce in a jar (I bought Ragu, less than 30 calories/5 g total carbs)
- Mozzarella (40-80 calories depending on how generous you are)
- Turn on the oven 400° F.
- Slice Bolillios bread (or any other hearty wheat bun) in half lengthwise.
- On each slice of bread spread about 3 heaping teaspoons of prepared pizza sauce.
- Layer on some Mozzarella cheese.
- Top with 4 or more turkey pepperoni slices
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Bilillio is a crusty oval shaped bread that is a staple in Mexico. This little pizza was totally satisfying for my hunger and taste buds. I think the best part is that even my doctor will approve.
