Taco Pizza with a Zucchini Crust

cleochatra · 03-06-2008, 06:03 PM

This is the top of the pizza! BETTER than Godfather's Taco Pizza.

The Zucchini Crust has a very mild flavor, and is perfect for a taco pizza!

This pizza is awesome!

Yes, you can hold it in your hand!

It tastes really fantastic!

Trisha29040 · 03-06-2008, 06:05 PM

That looks so good!!!! You are inspiring me to get back to cooking..LOL.

LoraJR72 · 03-06-2008, 06:06 PM

Wow, Cleo. Just Wow.

babydollsea · 03-06-2008, 06:06 PM

You are the bomb!!!!!!

sungoddess · 03-06-2008, 06:07 PM

That is so beautiful it brings me to tears!! Now where is the recipe?

mac24312 · 03-06-2008, 06:10 PM

WOW Cleo!! Another wonderful creation!! Recipe time!!

HUGS
Christina

pearlmom2 · 03-06-2008, 06:11 PM

This looks AMAZING!!!!!

cleochatra · 03-06-2008, 06:11 PM

Thank you guys! I was dying for a taco pizza tonight, but cauliflower can be too too, especially with Mexican food. You want a more mellow crust.

I shredded an entire large zucchini (post-peeling), mixed with 2 eggs and 2 cups of pre-shredded pizza cheese.

I baked the crust at 450 degrees on a greased pizza pan for 12 minutes. Then I removed the pan and added the following (in the following order):

Pizza sauce mixed with Pace Picante Salsa
Seasoned ground beef
Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheddar (you can also add mozzarella and/or colby jack)
Chopped Tomato
Red Onion
Sliced Black Olives

You could also top with guacamole and sour cream if you'd like.

Don't put it back in the oven!!! Serve it fresh.

Oh-- and this pizza is fine for induction!

I don't have the finalized recipe with the nutritional values yet, though. I *just* made this a few minutes ago!

babydollsea · 03-06-2008, 06:13 PM

Cleo, I am adopting you...You are the best! I can't wait to make this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mac24312 · 03-06-2008, 06:20 PM

NO..She is mine first!! LOL Great Job Cleo!
HUGS
Christina

Trisha29040 · 03-06-2008, 06:21 PM

Cleo have you ever thought about posting on Youtube like some of the other other chefs? If you, Linda, and Kevin started doing that I think I just just be tickled!!

Do you have any faux taco shell recipes??

cleochatra · 03-06-2008, 06:22 PM

I love you guys. I promise to have the nutritional information tomorrow along with a cleaner recipe.

cleochatra · 03-06-2008, 06:22 PM

Trisha-- oh nonononooo. I have a face for radio broadcasting. Not youtube.

Nigel · 03-06-2008, 06:30 PM

Super Awesome!! *drooling here* Thanks for the recipe and the great visuals...love it!!

hippiegirl · 03-06-2008, 06:51 PM

You could wear a Hello Kitty mask...

Cleo's Creepy Low Carb Cooking!

cleochatra · 03-06-2008, 06:54 PM

That could work. In a seriously strange way.

sungoddess · 03-06-2008, 07:02 PM

Cleo- stop it! You have an absolutely adorable face!!! With matching personality!

eshlemania · 03-06-2008, 07:09 PM

Can't wait to try this. My family LOVED the cauliflower pizza crust. DH is diabetic and has been yearning for a pizza recipe. This hit the spot. "When are you making this again?" Guess it will have to be a once a week thing.

Bev

pooticus · 03-06-2008, 07:36 PM

ok, yum sounding and looking!

swinglow · 03-06-2008, 07:37 PM

Just beautiful, Cleo. Do you have a favorite between the cauliflower crust and zucchini?

DiamondDeb · 03-06-2008, 07:38 PM

Cleo this just is NOT fair...I can only make ONE of your recipes at a time... darn it anyway!

I know I'll love this. Tacos are a favorite of mine.

cleochatra · 03-06-2008, 07:41 PM

swinglow-- I like both crusts a lot! I think that both will complement different sauces and toppings.

If you want a mellow flavor, you want the zucchini. If you want pungent, you definitely want the cauliflower. I don't know if I can choose yet. I need to eat more pizza!

The zucchini was really easy to prep. Just peel, grate and mix with the eggs and cheese. But it is a little more expensive, because one zucchini makes a pizza. A bag of cauliflower makes 1.5 large pizzas.

cleochatra · 03-06-2008, 07:41 PM

Diamond-- I LOVE Mexican food and tacos.

Yummy's_Girl · 03-06-2008, 09:01 PM

Yumm!!!!!!!

jswalker1992 · 03-06-2008, 09:11 PM

Cleo! It looks as though you have outdone yourself. I will be in the Denver area tomorrow. What time will lunch be ready? Or dinner. I can hang around if lunch isn't a convenient time for you.

Really, this looks awesome!!

Zer · 03-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Cleo, chica...que cosa? No avocado? No jalapeños? Still heavenly. Gracias!

lcmiller461 · 03-07-2008, 04:21 AM

Looks awesome!

Brendajm · 03-07-2008, 05:31 AM

Cleo, how much shredded zuchinni would you say you have ? one cup? two cups? I have 2 zuchinnis here in my fridge wondering what to do with them. Thanks for this recipe..

Tylar_Connar · 03-07-2008, 05:36 AM

looks yummy.

cleochatra · 03-07-2008, 05:59 AM

I didn't even measure. I'd guess there were probably (don't quote me) 1.5 cups? I could be wrong, though. I'd say one of your large zucchinis to 2 eggs, 2 cups of cheese (as I did).

It seems to just work out well! If you measure, let me know what you got.

Thanks for the kind words! I'll be having it for breakfast!

03-06-2008, 06:03 PM	#1
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03-06-2008, 06:11 PM	#8
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,144 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Thank you guys! I was dying for a taco pizza tonight, but cauliflower can be too too, especially with Mexican food. You want a more mellow crust. I shredded an entire large zucchini (post-peeling), mixed with 2 eggs and 2 cups of pre-shredded pizza cheese. I baked the crust at 450 degrees on a greased pizza pan for 12 minutes. Then I removed the pan and added the following (in the following order): Pizza sauce mixed with Pace Picante Salsa Seasoned ground beef Shredded lettuce Shredded cheddar (you can also add mozzarella and/or colby jack) Chopped Tomato Red Onion Sliced Black Olives You could also top with guacamole and sour cream if you'd like. Don't put it back in the oven!!! Serve it fresh. Oh-- and this pizza is fine for induction! I don't have the finalized recipe with the nutritional values yet, though. I just made this a few minutes ago! Last edited by cleochatra : 03-06-2008 at 06:13 PM.

03-06-2008, 06:21 PM	#11
Trisha29040 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 369 Gallery: Trisha29040	Cleo have you ever thought about posting on Youtube like some of the other other chefs? If you, Linda, and Kevin started doing that I think I just just be tickled!! Do you have any faux taco shell recipes?? Last edited by Trisha29040 : 03-06-2008 at 06:22 PM.

03-06-2008, 06:05 PM	#2
Trisha29040 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 369 Gallery: Trisha29040	That looks so good!!!! You are inspiring me to get back to cooking..LOL.

03-06-2008, 06:06 PM	#3
LoraJR72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fever Pitch City Posts: 2,082 Gallery: LoraJR72 Stats: 140.8/???/130 WOE: Trainer's Way or I'm done! Start Date: Ok, let's try this again.	Wow, Cleo. Just Wow.

03-06-2008, 06:06 PM	#4
babydollsea Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 409 Gallery: babydollsea WOE: Moderate carbs	You are the bomb!!!!!!

03-06-2008, 06:07 PM	#5
sungoddess MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,035 Gallery: sungoddess Start Date: not soon enough	That is so beautiful it brings me to tears!! Now where is the recipe?

03-06-2008, 06:10 PM	#6
mac24312 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 775 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/145/130 WOE: Stella Style/Atkins Induction my style ;] Start Date: October 2006	WOW Cleo!! Another wonderful creation!! Recipe time!! HUGS Christina

03-06-2008, 06:11 PM	#7
pearlmom2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 399 Gallery: pearlmom2 Stats: 31 yrs old...191/159/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/04/2008	This looks AMAZING!!!!!

03-06-2008, 06:13 PM	#9
babydollsea Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 409 Gallery: babydollsea WOE: Moderate carbs	Cleo, I am adopting you...You are the best! I can't wait to make this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-06-2008, 06:20 PM	#10
mac24312 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 775 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/145/130 WOE: Stella Style/Atkins Induction my style ;] Start Date: October 2006	NO..She is mine first!! LOL Great Job Cleo! HUGS Christina

03-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#12
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,144 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	I love you guys. I promise to have the nutritional information tomorrow along with a cleaner recipe.

03-06-2008, 06:30 PM	#14
Nigel MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,053 Gallery: Nigel	Super Awesome!! drooling here Thanks for the recipe and the great visuals...love it!!

03-06-2008, 06:51 PM	#15
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 3,382 Gallery: hippiegirl Stats: 325/267/175, 5'11" WOE: Atkins, unlimited lc veggies - yum!	You could wear a Hello Kitty mask... Cleo's Creepy Low Carb Cooking!

03-06-2008, 10:43 PM	#26
Zer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 4,009 Blog Entries: 41 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/395.0/199 WOE: Atkins+ALG; BMR:2423cals; 182gProtein; 128ozWater Start Date: 432.4(2/8) 426.2(3/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8)	Cleo, chica...que cosa? No avocado? No jalapeños? Still heavenly. Gracias!

03-07-2008, 04:21 AM	#27
lcmiller461 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 337 Gallery: lcmiller461 Stats: 160/135/125 WOE: Atkins, etc.	Looks awesome!

03-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#16
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,144 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	That could work. In a seriously strange way.

03-06-2008, 07:02 PM	#17
sungoddess MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,035 Gallery: sungoddess Start Date: not soon enough	Cleo- stop it! You have an absolutely adorable face!!! With matching personality!

03-06-2008, 07:09 PM	#18
eshlemania Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 515 Gallery: eshlemania Stats: 132/120/110 WOE: Atkins-PreMaintenance Start Date: April 2006	Can't wait to try this. My family LOVED the cauliflower pizza crust. DH is diabetic and has been yearning for a pizza recipe. This hit the spot. "When are you making this again?" Guess it will have to be a once a week thing. Bev

03-06-2008, 07:36 PM	#19
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 15,759 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/258.2/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007	ok, yum sounding and looking!

03-06-2008, 07:37 PM	#20
swinglow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 516 Gallery: swinglow Stats: 241/228.0 WOE: The Anabolic Diet; CLA/GLA; Lift heavy to failure! Start Date: March 11, 2008	Just beautiful, Cleo. Do you have a favorite between the cauliflower crust and zucchini?

03-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#21
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 37,052 Gallery: DiamondDeb WOE: Custom	Cleo this just is NOT fair...I can only make ONE of your recipes at a time... darn it anyway! I know I'll love this. Tacos are a favorite of mine.

03-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#22
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,144 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	swinglow-- I like both crusts a lot! I think that both will complement different sauces and toppings. If you want a mellow flavor, you want the zucchini. If you want pungent, you definitely want the cauliflower. I don't know if I can choose yet. I need to eat more pizza! The zucchini was really easy to prep. Just peel, grate and mix with the eggs and cheese. But it is a little more expensive, because one zucchini makes a pizza. A bag of cauliflower makes 1.5 large pizzas.

03-06-2008, 09:01 PM	#24
Yummy's_Girl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,913 Gallery: Yummy's_Girl Stats: 168/134/130-135 WOE: A way of my own Start Date: June 2006	Yumm!!!!!!!

03-06-2008, 09:11 PM	#25
jswalker1992 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,270 Gallery: jswalker1992 Stats: 231/160.5/150 WOE: Low Carb/ Protein Power Start Date: January 1, 2007	Cleo! It looks as though you have outdone yourself. I will be in the Denver area tomorrow. What time will lunch be ready? Or dinner. I can hang around if lunch isn't a convenient time for you. Really, this looks awesome!!

03-07-2008, 05:31 AM	#28
Brendajm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 808 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now BFFM Start Date: march, 2004	Cleo, how much shredded zuchinni would you say you have ? one cup? two cups? I have 2 zuchinnis here in my fridge wondering what to do with them. Thanks for this recipe..

03-07-2008, 05:36 AM	#29
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,173 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	looks yummy.

03-07-2008, 05:59 AM	#30
cleochatra Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,144 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	I didn't even measure. I'd guess there were probably (don't quote me) 1.5 cups? I could be wrong, though. I'd say one of your large zucchinis to 2 eggs, 2 cups of cheese (as I did). It seems to just work out well! If you measure, let me know what you got. Thanks for the kind words! I'll be having it for breakfast!