Weight Watchers Gyro Pizza

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Weight Watchers Gyro Pizza is a healthier and flavorful pizza inspired by Greek spices. The dish is named after the well-known Greek street food known as gyro, which is usually made with meat roasted on a vertical spit and served warm with tzatziki sauce in a pita. This idea is transformed into a pizza by Weight Watchers Gyro Pizza, which uses whole-wheat pita bread and a combination of cheese for flavor. It is an ideal recipe for those seeking a healthy pizza substitute without sacrificing flavors. Because this pizza has rich flavors and textures. This pizza contains less fat and calorie content than classic ones. This dish is a well-rounded and filling meal choice because the gyro meat gives it an extra protein boost. The baking procedure is simple and the items are easily accessible. Let’s bake the pizza.

STATS

  • Course: Main course, Side dish, Snack
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Fifteen minutes
  • Preparation Time: Five minutes
  • Cook Time: Ten minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • Cooking brush
  • Nonstick pan
  • Pizza cutter
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Whole-wheat pitas 6
  • Olive oil one tbsp
  • Lean beef or ground lamb 1 Ib
  • Kosher salt 2 tsp
  • Chopped black pepper 2 tsp
  • Crushed garlic clove 1
  • Chopped parsley, fresh 2 tsp
  • Low-fat grated Mozzarella cheese 4 oz.
  • Thinly sliced tomato 1
  • Medium-sized Onion 1
  • Grated lettuce
  • Low-point tzatziki sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Warm the oven by setting its temperature to 325 degrees Celsius.
  2. Next, apply olive oil over the pitas bread with a cooking brush.
  3. Now, bake them for three minutes.
  4. After baking, marinate the lean meat.
  5. Add chopped garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper to the meat.
  6. Combine all items until meat is well coated with the seasonings.
  7. Now, cook the marinated meat in a nonstick pan on a moderate to high fire.
  8. Simmer the meat for thirteen to seventeen minutes.
  9. After cooking, set aside the cooked meat for a few minutes.
  10. After that, add the cooked meat over the baked pitas bread.
  11. Next, add tzatziki sauce and grated cheese.
  12. Then, add sliced onions, tomatoes, and grated lettuce.
  13. Now, slice the pizza into even triangle sizes with a pizza cutter.
  14. The yummy Weight Watchers Gyro Pizza is ready.
  15. Place the slices on a serving plate.
  16. Enjoy the pizza with low-point dipping sauce or tomato ketchup.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy the tasty gyro pizza with lemon-roasted potatoes.
  • Serve the extra tzatziki sauce with the pizza.
  • Pair with a refreshing Greek salad and feta-crumbled cheese salad.
  • Accompany this pizza with grilled chicken souvlaki and feta stuffed chicken.
  • Sugar-free iced tea and sparkling water glasses also pair well with the pizza.
  • You can serve the pizza with cucumber dill yogurt sauce.

TIPS

  • Choose lean ground lamb or turkey meat to prepare this pizza.
  • Load the pizza with plenty of vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach, or onions.
  • Use low-fat cheese to keep the calories and Weight Watchers points down.
  • Select a variety of spices such as oregano, chili flakes, cumin, or thyme to make this pizza more flavorful.
  • Use a low-point sauce such as Tzatziki sauce. Homemade sauce also works well.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Save the leftover pizza slices in an airtight dish and refrigerate it for three days.

Freezer:

  • You can preserve the slices in the freezer for ninety days. The taste will not be altered after freezing.

Reheating:

  • We will reheat the chilled pizza in the oven until hot.

FAQs

What toppings can I use?

  • You can add toppings of your choice to the pizza. However, to keep the value points down, we use only lean protein (meat), low-fat cheese, and lots of vegetables.

How can I prepare Tzatziki sauce at home?

  • Combine the dill, chopped cucumber, crushed garlic, and lemon juice with the unsweetened Greek yogurt. Add salt and black pepper for seasoning.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount 1 pizza slice
Total quantity 6 people servings
Total Calories 435 kcal
Carbohydrates 26 g
Protein 21 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 27 g
Sugar 4 g
Cholesterol 67 mg
Iron 2 mg

Total Weight Watchers points per serving of the gyro pizza recipe is only 7 (seven).