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]]>Think about it – even the most mediocre gas station pizza still tends to be pretty good in a way that doesn’t translate to any other food. Cold french fries become soggy and bland, but cold pizza is just as satisfying as its fresh-out-of-the-oven counterpart.
There are several reasons why we find pizza so appetizing. The use of ingredients including tomato sauce and cheese creates a unique combination of salt, fat, and acid that our taste buds have evolved over thousands of years to seek more of. Together, they make for an explosion of flavor that’s incredibly hard to resist.
Pizza also stimulates the reward centers in our brains. Cheese contains an amino acid called casein which releases endorphins that make us feel happy and satisfied, while the crust is high in carbohydrates that our bodies break down into glucose for energy. Put them together with a sweet, savory, aromatic sauce, and you’ve got a recipe for success.
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The flour you’re using can make or break your crust. Whole wheat flour is the best possible option on the market and it will make you feel fuller for longer. Even if you’re ordering your pizza or buying crust at the store, choose this option whenever possible to keep your pizza on the healthy side.
Veggie Crust
The veggie pizza crust is experiencing a true boom these days. Cauliflower, broccoli, and beet crust are some of the most popular options on the market right now, and they can help you up the fiber content of your pizza and make it even more delicious.
Thinner Crust
Even if you use all the right ingredients, your crust won’t be that healthy if it’s too thick. The thin crust will help you cut down on calories and fats and focus on the delicious toppings instead.
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]]>The Neapolitan style of pizza—harkening back to the dish that gave way to the worldwide pizza craze—is still popular and is my favorite style of pie. So, what exactly makes it special? Let’s find out!
Thin Crust
While there are now plenty of thick-crust style pizzas out there, Neapolitan pizza goes the other way and presents its ingredients on an incredibly thin crust (never exceeding 3 mm) that only gets thick at the ends of the pizza. This gives it a light and crispy texture.
Wood-Fired
An authentic Neapolitan pizza is never made in a conventional oven—instead being baked in a traditional wood-fired oven whose temperature gets as hot as 485 F. This allows the pizza to be fully cooked in under two minutes!
Authentic Mozzarella
Neapolitan pizza doesn’t mess around when it comes to cheese. Only two types are allowed—either buffalo or cow’s milk mozzarella, both of which must be fresh. Slices and/or chunks of it are placed on top of the tomato sauce and melted to perfection in the oven.
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Vegan Foodie (@veganbunnychef)Ingredients
- Grated cheese (to keep it authentic we prefer mozzarella but we’ll leave this up to you)
- 1 or 2 toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, corn, whatever you like!
- Your favorite pizza sauce
Instructions
- Pre-heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat
- Cover the bottom with a thin and even layer of cheese
- Give it a moment to soften but don’t let it get fully melted
- Add the toppings
- Wait until the cheese starts to melt
- Spread a layer of sauce on top and cover the skillet
- Wait until the bottom and edges become golden and crispy
- Remove from the heat and let it cool
Serving
Slide the crustless pizza onto a large plate and slice to share around, or roll it up and eat the entire thing yourself.
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]]>Nachos
Your favorite Mexican snack just became low carb. Thinly sliced, roasted cauliflower florets act as an excellent vehicle for all your favorite nacho toppings. Try using different condiments such as cheese, salsa, guacamole, and meat.
Pizza Dough
Making your pizza crust with cauliflower allows for a lighter dough, giving you the chance to go all out on crazy pizza toppings. We promise you won’t even be able to taste the difference between traditional crust and cauliflower crust!
Rice
Throw some cauliflower into a food processor to create rice-like pieces, then sauté it in olive oil until it has become soft. Cauliflower rice is a delicious, flavorful side for all of your go-to dishes. Extra seasoning such as lemon juice, garlic, or parsley adds a zesty kick to this earthy side.
Gnocchi
Move over, potatoes. These comforting Italian dumplings can be made with cauliflower, making an impressive dinner to serve for friends and family. These gnocchi pair beautifully with the flavors of a nutty, creamy pesto.
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]]>“We are huge pizza crust fans at Villa Italian Kitchen,” said the pizzeria’s press release. “We know that the crust is everyone’s favorite part of the pizza, so skipping straight to selling pizza crusts only seemed like the perfect idea.”
They know their customers best! Would you eat this crust-only pizza if you got the chance?
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