Turkey Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this irresistible Turkey Pizza, a lighter twist on a classic favorite that’s packed with bold flavors and colorful toppings. This recipe combines a crispy, golden pizza crust with savory ground turkey seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Topped with a layer of melty mozzarella, vibrant red onions, green bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, each bite is a burst of freshness and texture. A dollop of rich pizza sauce ties it all together, while fresh basil leaves and optional crushed red pepper flakes add a gourmet finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick and easy turkey pizza is ready in just 35 minutes and serves up to four people. Healthy, hearty, and utterly delicious, it’s a must-try for pizza enthusiasts looking for a protein-packed twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (about 12-inch diameter) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.75 cup Pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1 medium, thinly sliced Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking the turkey into small pieces, until it’s fully cooked and browned, about 7-8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper to make it easier to handle later.
Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the surface of the dough. Spread the pizza sauce evenly on top, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange the cooked ground turkey evenly on top of the cheese.
Top the pizza with the sliced red onion, green bell pepper, cherry tomato halves, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.
Slice into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy your homemade turkey pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.1 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 5073 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 154.7 g | 309% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1338 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2170 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
