WW Turtle-Shaped Pepperoni Pizzas

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The WW Turtle-Shaped Pepperoni Pizzas are comforting and delicious. This recipe contains 18 grams of protein and 275 calories per serving. Takes 38 minutes to prepare this dish. We made this meal with pizza dough, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, onion, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, black olives, parsley, and cooking spray. You may pair them with tomato basil soup, watermelon salad, roasted broccoli, fruit salad, steamed green beans, or light garlic bread. Store these WW Turtle-Shaped Pepperoni Pizzas for three days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Calories: 275 calories
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 turtle-shaped pizza
  • Cooking time: 18 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 38 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 4 turtle pizzas

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Kitchen scale
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Spoon
  • Small bowl
  • Baking paper
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¾ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz light pizza dough
  • ⅓ cup light marinara sauce
  • 12 slices turkey pepperoni
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp sliced Kalamata olives
  • Half cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Quarter cup sliced red onion
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Quarter tsp paprika
  • 4 tiny pieces of black olives
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LIGHT PIZZA DOUGH:

  • It makes the shell, head, and legs of the turtles. This dough gives a softer center and a crispy outside to the tortilla. You may use whole-wheat pizza dough as per your preference.

MARINARA SAUCE:

  • This sauce includes classic tomato to make the dish taste like pizza. It adds moisture and helps the mozzarella stick to the dough. You may use homemade tomato sauce as an alternative.

REDUCED-FAT SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • It gives a creamy, melted cheese layer in the pizza. This gives protein and calcium as well. You may use part-skim mozzarella as another choice.

CHERRY OLIVES:

  • These olives give natural sweetness and moisture to the recipe. They give bright color and volume to the recipe. Include grape tomatoes as a replacement instead.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cover the sheet with baking paper and warm the oven to 220°C.
  2. Now make four portions of the pizza dough and roll them into a small oval.
  3. Make a rounded center of the shell, then a small portion at one end for the head.
  4. Shape four legs around the sides, then gently press the head and legs into the shell.
  5. Carefully put the turtle-shaped dough on the sheet and leave some space between them.
  6. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the shell area and divide the mozzarella between the 4 pizzas.
  7. Put 3 slices of turkey pepperoni on each turtle, then include cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives on it.
  8. Sprinkle the seasoning on the pizzas and put tiny pieces of black olive to make the eyes on the head.
  9. Coat the pizzas lightly with cooking spray and bake them for 18 minutes.
  10. Lastly, cool the pizzas for 3 minutes and sprinkle parsley on them, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Italian Garden Salad
  • Light Caesar Salad
  • Mediterranean Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Air-Fryer Zucchini
  • Steamed Green Beans
  • Roasted Bell Peppers

SOUPS:

  • Tomato Basil Soup
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Minestrone Soup
  • Chicken Vegetable Soup

FRUIT SIDES:

  • Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Watermelon Salad
  • Berry Salad
  • Mixed Melon Salad

PIZZA NIGHT:

  • Light Garlic Bread
  • Garden Salad
  • Baked Potato Wedges
  • Fresh Vegetable Platter

TIPS:

  • Avoid using too much dough so the pizza stays light and tasty.
  • Keep the toppings on the shell to make a better turtle shape.
  • Include reduced-fat cheese for fewer calories and points in the recipe.
  • Do not bake the pizzas too much so the turtle legs do not become hard.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store the cooled pizzas in the vessel for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the cooled pizzas in the container for two months.

FAQs:

Can I include regular pepperoni in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add regular pepperoni, but the calories and points will increase.

Is whole-wheat pizza dough good to include?

  • Yes, you may add it as a substitute for more fiber in the recipe.

Can I make these pizzas earlier?

  • Yes, you may shape the dough and prepare the toppings several hours in advance, then refrigerate till needed to bake.

Why do the turtle legs separate?

  • Not pressing them well together or using thin dough makes the legs separate.

Can I include extra vegetables in this dish?

  • Yes, you may add bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 275 kcal

Net carbs: 30 g

Iron: 1.8 mg

Total carbs: 34 g

Vitamin A: 700 IU

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 180 mg

Protein: 18 g

Sodium: 650 mg

Potassium: 320 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 6 Points