Low Calorie & High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

51m
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Cook 100g of sliced pepperoni until crispy and set aside.
  2. 2Add 450g of extra lean beef mince to a pan with 1tsp salt, 1tsp garlic powder, 1tsp onion powder, and 1tsp Italian herb seasoning. Mix well.
  3. 3Add 4 diced garlic cloves and mix.
  4. 4Add 120g pizza sauce, 80g light cream cheese and 95ml hot sauce. Mix well.
  5. 5Add the crispy pepperoni, 10g parmesan cheese, and dried basil. Mix until creamy.
  6. 6Remove from heat and add 100g of low fat cheese.
  7. 7Cut 5 tortillas in half, and fold each half into a triangle shape. Use a flour and water mixture as glue to seal the edges into a cone shape.
  8. 8Evenly distribute the filling into the tortilla cones, seal the tops, and repeat for the remaining tortillas.
  9. 9Lightly spray the pizza pockets with cooking oil, top with more parmesan cheese and parsley flakes.
  10. 10Bake at 200°C/400°F for 5-10 minutes, or air fry at the same temperature for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  11. 11Store in the fridge or freezer and reheat when ready to eat.

Ingredients

  • 100 g thinly diced/sliced mini pepperoni
  • 450 g extra lean beef mince
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp italian herb seasoning
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 120 g pizza sauce/marinara
  • 80 g softened light cream cheese
  • 95 ml hot sauce
  • 10 g grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 g dried basil
  • 100 g low fat cheese
  • 10 g all purpose flour
  • 10 g water
  • 5 tortillas

Equipment

panforkknife