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    Home > Blog > High Protein Pizza

    Sicilian Pizza (Gluten Free)

    Updated: Jan 17, 2023 · Published: Sep 18, 2015 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    When I was growing up in Brooklyn, there were really only two kinds of pizza: round or square. Round was the thin crust, Neapolitan kind. And square was the thick crust, Siciliankind. With the success of my Protein Pizza Wraps and Low-Carb Protein Pizza here, I thought it was time to include some square protein pizza. And this Sicilian pizza is naturally gluten free.

    two slices of sicilian (square, thick crust) pizza on a sheet of unbleached parchment paper, a bite has been taken from the slice in the front
    Gluten Free Sicilian Pizza

    Ok, so I'm sure there were more options for pizza back then; it was Brooklyn, after all! But in my house, you wouldn't know it! Round or square. No toppings. That was it! Maybe, maybe, the occasional rice ball.

    This Sicilian pizza doesn't have the crunchy outer layer to the crust like the original (because this isn't magic, you know, it's protein baking), but it does have the soft, thick, bread-like texture!

    a whole 6 piece sicilian pie on foil

     

    Gluten Free Sicilian Pie

    The key to a good protein pizza is to have great sauce and cheese. I love Rao's Vodka Sauce! My go-to sauce. They also make a pizza sauce that's great.

    With good sauce and quality cheese, this recipe totally hits the spot for pizza cravings! Unlike my Protein Pizza Wraps and Low-Carb Protein Pizza, there isn't any pea protein here. Whey all the way!

    Looking for more meal inspo? Check out this collection of high protein meal prep ideas.

    two slices of sicilian (square, thick crust) pizza on a sheet of unbleached parchment paper, a bite has been taken from the slice in the front

    Sicilian Pizza (Gluten Free)

    Makes one 13x9x2" pan (6 servings).
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Andréa

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 12 large egg whites 396g
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 15ml
    • 1 cup gluten free oat flour 120g
    • ¼ cup whole husk psyllium 28g
    • ¾ cup unflavored whey protein concentrate 60g
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder 10ml
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt 3g

    Toppings:

    • 1 cup Rao's Vodka sauce 226g
    • sprinkle of basil and garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese 10g
    • 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzerella cheese 168g

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • Line a 13x9x2" pan with aluminum foil (since we are going to put this in the broiler later, don't use parchment paper!) and rub with oilve oil. Set aside.
    • Mix egg whites and olive oil until combined.
    • Add remaining crust ingredients, and mix well.
    • Pour crust batter into pan, and bake for 16-18 minutes, just until firm. To avoid having a dry bread crust, do not overbake!
    • Remove from oven, and let cool enough so that you can handle the foil and remove it from the pan (with the crust on it).
    • Place on broiler tray, and wipe off any extra olive oil that may be on the exposed foil.
    • Top crust with sauce, basil and garlic, Locatelli cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
    • Place in broiler for a minute or two, just until the cheese is melted.
    • Remove from broiler, slice, and enjoy!

    Notes

    In case I wasn't clear about this above: for best results, use good sauce and good cheese. That's what is going to make it taste like pizza, so don't skimp! :)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Andréa

      February 13, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      Hi Ashley,
      The nutrition facts say 1/6 recipe. Is the 1/6 not showing up for you?
      In any case, the recipe makes 6 servings.
      Enjoy!
      Andréa

    2. Ashley

      February 13, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      This sounds wonderful! The nutrition facts say that a serving is the recipe, but under the photo it says 6 servings, so is the nutrition info for 1/6 of the pizza? Thanks!

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