Anyone buy pizza and just not eat crust?

cdundas · 06-27-2008, 05:51 AM

Hi all - new to this group and nice to find a place to talk about low carb. I've seen a few crustless pizza recipes. I think it would be less work (and I'm into less work) to just buy from my favorite pizza place and not eat the crust. I'm interested in your thoughts.

Christine

lisabinil · 06-27-2008, 05:52 AM

Sometimes I do but I can really taste the sugar they put in their sauces now and it really seems too sweet. Homemade I know whats exactly in there.

Kansas Deb · 06-27-2008, 05:55 AM

I do that sometimes. Got to Pizza Hut buffet and just scrape off the topping and eat it. They don't really put much sauce on theirs.

TennisBum · 06-27-2008, 05:56 AM

It's definitely better than eating the crust. I think some people just have a hard time not eating the crust since it's right there in front of them. But as mentioned there is sugar in their pizza sauce. How your body reacts to it will be a YMMV kind of thing.

Shimmer · 06-27-2008, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cdundas

Hi all - new to this group and nice to find a place to talk about low carb. I think it would be less work (and I'm into less work) to just buy from my favorite pizza place and not eat the crust. I'm interested in your thoughts.

Christine

I ate lunch in the cafeteria at work yesterday and took 2 pieces of pizza...just slid the cheese/meat off the crust and enjoyed! No funny looks from anybody

aunatural · 06-27-2008, 05:58 AM

Yes,

I did this just yesterday. We had pizza at work and i just scraped off the toppings and enjoyed all that gooey chese and pepperoni.

WendyK1974 · 06-27-2008, 05:59 AM

That seems like an insane waste of money to me unless you have someone to eat the rest of it. A cheaper and easier way is to just put a little bit of sauce (buy tomato sauce from a can that has no added anything and mix in some dried Italian seasonings and garlic or garlic powder) on a plate. Add toppings you like (mushrooms, pepperoni, whatever). Then put on some cheese. Nuke in the micro.

I have done this and it is pretty tasty. If you want to take one additional step and can handle cheese then you can make a crust out of crispy cheese. Basically you put a mound of shredded cheese (parm or cheddar work well) on a plate lined with parchment paper. Then you micro until that is crispy (1-2 minutes or so). Then you build your pizza on that and micro it until the top cheese is melted. Yummy!

cleochatra · 06-27-2008, 06:00 AM

There is so much sodium in even the toppings, and seriously-- why miss the crust at all?

Here! Make this instead.

qbu · 06-27-2008, 06:02 AM

I agree with Cleo! Make the cauliflower pizza crust and eat all of it!

TennisBum · 06-27-2008, 06:08 AM

If it's for yourself only then I agree, there are better and easier alternatives. It could be for the whole family though. I know for a fact that my two girls (1 and 4) would not be too crazy about crustless pizza or cauliflower pizza. So when pizza is desired we'll order from Pizza Hut and if I wish to partake I'll scrape off the topings.

BeThin · 06-27-2008, 06:09 AM

Cauilflower crust is AWESOME

cleochatra · 06-27-2008, 06:12 AM

OK. Not cauliflower... Then how about zucchini.

cleochatra · 06-27-2008, 06:13 AM

Thanks for the nice comments!

I'm all about enabling healthy eating. And my kids are very picky. Autism, and they eat the crust. I have a don't ask--don't tell policy.

WendyK1974 · 06-27-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

Thanks for the nice comments!

I'm all about enabling healthy eating. And my kids are very picky. Autism, and they eat the crust. I have a don't ask--don't tell policy.

How does the zucchini crust compare to the cauliflower crust? I tried the cauli crust and my family didn't care for it. I ate it and didn't mind it, but they just didn't go for it.

ItsToni · 06-27-2008, 06:17 AM

I have a hard time resisting the crust if it's in front of me (especially if it's from a fav pizza place). I also feel like I'm wasting food and I don't like that. Plus, it really takes quite a few pieces to feel like you've eaten anything if all you are eating is the top. The cauli crust pizza is pretty good, as is the deep dish pizza recipe on linda sue's site. Another thing I have done is to mix cream cheese with some italian spices, top it with low sugar sauce and load up the pizza toppings with whatever you like. Bake it til melty and bubbly and enjoy! The recipe says to dip breadsticks in it (which you could do for company) but if you put enough toppings on it, you can eat it with a fork. (or dip cheese "crackers" in it) Good luck!

cleochatra · 06-27-2008, 06:18 AM

Zucchini is VERY mild (cauliflower is more pungent), but you want to make sure to squeeze water from the shredded zucchini to make sure the crust solidifies as it should. I took the zucchini pizza to a friend's house when there was a play date and everyone liked it (they were high-carbers looking to get some more veg in their diets).

The zucchini crust also makes excellent nacho chips, taco bowls, taco shells, enchilada "shells" and tostada crisps.

WendyK1974 · 06-27-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

Zucchini is VERY mild (cauliflower is more pungent), but you want to make sure to squeeze water from the shredded zucchini to make sure the crust solidifies as it should. I took the zucchini pizza to a friend's house when there was a play date and everyone liked it (they were high-carbers looking to get some more veg in their diets).

The zucchini crust also makes excellent nacho chips, taco bowls, taco shells, enchilada "shells" and tostada crisps.

This will be good come harvest time in our garden. We tend to get a lot of zucchini and I run out of ideas!

Califrog · 06-27-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TennisBum

If it's for yourself only then I agree, there are better and easier alternatives. It could be for the whole family though. I know for a fact that my two girls (1 and 4) would not be too crazy about crustless pizza or cauliflower pizza. So when pizza is desired we'll order from Pizza Hut and if I wish to partake I'll scrape off the topings.

If you haven't made the cauliflower pizza, I'd really recommend trying it. My very picky 13 and 10 year olds love it (it's the only veggie other than an occasional salad that they eat). And especially your 1 year old won't have any pre-conceived notions about "eww! cauliflower!"

For the OP - I will eat pizza toppings if I'm "stuck" someplace and that's what's being served, but because they could be putting all kinds of sugars into the sauce I would never make it a regular part of my WoE.

JONAH'S GRANNY · 06-27-2008, 06:32 AM

Thanks Cleo.

cdundas · 06-27-2008, 06:39 AM

That cauliflower pizza looks awesome! I will try it - thanks for posting and thanks for all the other suggestions. Actually whenever we get pizza, I don't really care for the crust anyone, it's the crispy toppings I love. Many years ago, I waitressed at a Pizza Hut and ate pizza every day I was there. I can honestly say I never got tired of pizza!

Chritine

Diana · 06-27-2008, 07:12 AM

Pizza hut I do that. A lot of places will make a Low Carb Bowl, I always tell them light sauce. I do not like the sauce too much

hhhmom74 · 06-27-2008, 07:13 AM

When we go somewhere for pizza I only eat the toppings but when I make homemade pizza at home for the family I just make me a pan of toppings only.

hadenuff · 06-27-2008, 07:21 AM

Cleo stop please!!!

I can't take much more!

flatferenghi · 06-27-2008, 07:21 AM

I wouldn't bring it in the house. I was in a mall doing x-mas shopping. I really needed to eat something, so i went to Sbarro & ordered a slice and put lots of garlic, oregano & pepperoncino(hot pepper flakes) on top. I ate everything except the crust. It was delicious. No-one paid any attention. It was not VERY easy to do. That is why i would not bring it home. In private, my guard is down. but yeah, it is certainly do-able. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

Sleepy · 06-27-2008, 07:35 AM

sure, not even interested in the crust anymore

luckylychee · 06-27-2008, 07:46 AM

Cleo - i wish i could reach in my monitor and grab a piece of your pizza!!! aaah you're driving me crazy over here!

And to answer the OP, I used to do that a lot in college. I would buy a large buffalo chicken pizza and devour all the toppings by myself. It was gooooooood. I would always gain in water weght though.

Jaded62 · 06-27-2008, 07:57 AM

We have a local pizza place that we order from. We get a small chef salad and an order of hot chicken wings and a pizza.I eat some of it all and feel ok about it. I do not eat the pizza crust.We use to buy from pizza hut. The last few times we ordered I noticed the sauce was so sweet it was sickening.No more pizza hut for me.This place we order from now just uses tomato sauce and some spices. Very good.

mamagiff · 06-27-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by qbu

I agree with Cleo! Make the cauliflower pizza crust and eat all of it!

This is the ONLY pizza we eat now....even the non lowcarbers in the house prefer it!

Gladsome · 06-27-2008, 08:47 AM

Yes!

When the family is eating pizza, I just scrap everything off the crust and enjoy!

06-27-2008, 05:51 AM	#1
cdundas Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 2 Gallery: cdundas WOE: Atkins/South Beach	Anyone buy pizza and just not eat crust? Hi all - new to this group and nice to find a place to talk about low carb. I've seen a few crustless pizza recipes. I think it would be less work (and I'm into less work) to just buy from my favorite pizza place and not eat the crust. I'm interested in your thoughts. Christine

06-27-2008, 06:17 AM	#15
ItsToni MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,117 Gallery: ItsToni Stats: 5'9" - started@223 WOE: Atkins (over & over) Start Date: October 21, 2005	I have a hard time resisting the crust if it's in front of me (especially if it's from a fav pizza place). I also feel like I'm wasting food and I don't like that. Plus, it really takes quite a few pieces to feel like you've eaten anything if all you are eating is the top. The cauli crust pizza is pretty good, as is the deep dish pizza recipe on linda sue's site. Another thing I have done is to mix cream cheese with some italian spices, top it with low sugar sauce and load up the pizza toppings with whatever you like. Bake it til melty and bubbly and enjoy! The recipe says to dip breadsticks in it (which you could do for company) but if you put enough toppings on it, you can eat it with a fork. (or dip cheese "crackers" in it) Good luck! __________________ Toni 38 lbs. down - 25 lbs. to first goal! Ongoing Induction - week 5: 29 30 31 32 34 35

06-27-2008, 07:21 AM	#24
flatferenghi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,966 Gallery: flatferenghi	i did that once!!! I wouldn't bring it in the house. I was in a mall doing x-mas shopping. I really needed to eat something, so i went to Sbarro & ordered a slice and put lots of garlic, oregano & pepperoncino(hot pepper flakes) on top. I ate everything except the crust. It was delicious. No-one paid any attention. It was not VERY easy to do. That is why i would not bring it home. In private, my guard is down. but yeah, it is certainly do-able. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI

06-27-2008, 05:52 AM	#2
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,773 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Sometimes I do but I can really taste the sugar they put in their sauces now and it really seems too sweet. Homemade I know whats exactly in there.

06-27-2008, 05:55 AM	#3
Kansas Deb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas, USA Posts: 160 Gallery: Kansas Deb Stats: 159/128/115 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/9/03	I do that sometimes. Got to Pizza Hut buffet and just scrape off the topping and eat it. They don't really put much sauce on theirs.

06-27-2008, 05:56 AM	#4
TennisBum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 584 Gallery: TennisBum Stats: 270/250/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/9/08	It's definitely better than eating the crust. I think some people just have a hard time not eating the crust since it's right there in front of them. But as mentioned there is sugar in their pizza sauce. How your body reacts to it will be a YMMV kind of thing.

06-27-2008, 05:58 AM	#6
aunatural Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 960 Gallery: aunatural Stats: 150/142/125 WOE: Somersize/Schwarzbein Start Date: 02/06/06	Yes, I did this just yesterday. We had pizza at work and i just scraped off the toppings and enjoyed all that gooey chese and pepperoni.

06-27-2008, 05:59 AM	#7
WendyK1974 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,076 Gallery: WendyK1974	That seems like an insane waste of money to me unless you have someone to eat the rest of it. A cheaper and easier way is to just put a little bit of sauce (buy tomato sauce from a can that has no added anything and mix in some dried Italian seasonings and garlic or garlic powder) on a plate. Add toppings you like (mushrooms, pepperoni, whatever). Then put on some cheese. Nuke in the micro. I have done this and it is pretty tasty. If you want to take one additional step and can handle cheese then you can make a crust out of crispy cheese. Basically you put a mound of shredded cheese (parm or cheddar work well) on a plate lined with parchment paper. Then you micro until that is crispy (1-2 minutes or so). Then you build your pizza on that and micro it until the top cheese is melted. Yummy!

06-27-2008, 06:00 AM	#8
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,712 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	There is so much sodium in even the toppings, and seriously-- why miss the crust at all? Here! Make this instead.

06-27-2008, 06:02 AM	#9
qbu Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 662 Gallery: qbu Stats: Never again/getting there/finally! WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 5, 2005	I agree with Cleo! Make the cauliflower pizza crust and eat all of it!

06-27-2008, 06:08 AM	#10
TennisBum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 584 Gallery: TennisBum Stats: 270/250/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/9/08	If it's for yourself only then I agree, there are better and easier alternatives. It could be for the whole family though. I know for a fact that my two girls (1 and 4) would not be too crazy about crustless pizza or cauliflower pizza. So when pizza is desired we'll order from Pizza Hut and if I wish to partake I'll scrape off the topings.

06-27-2008, 06:09 AM	#11
BeThin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 967 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/175/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Cauilflower crust is AWESOME

06-27-2008, 06:12 AM	#12
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,712 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	OK. Not cauliflower... Then how about zucchini.

06-27-2008, 06:13 AM	#13
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,712 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Thanks for the nice comments! I'm all about enabling healthy eating. And my kids are very picky. Autism, and they eat the crust. I have a don't ask--don't tell policy.

06-27-2008, 06:18 AM	#16
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,712 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Zucchini is VERY mild (cauliflower is more pungent), but you want to make sure to squeeze water from the shredded zucchini to make sure the crust solidifies as it should. I took the zucchini pizza to a friend's house when there was a play date and everyone liked it (they were high-carbers looking to get some more veg in their diets). The zucchini crust also makes excellent nacho chips, taco bowls, taco shells, enchilada "shells" and tostada crisps.

06-27-2008, 06:32 AM	#19
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,627 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Not telling WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	Thanks Cleo.

06-27-2008, 06:39 AM	#20
cdundas Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 2 Gallery: cdundas WOE: Atkins/South Beach	That cauliflower pizza looks awesome! I will try it - thanks for posting and thanks for all the other suggestions. Actually whenever we get pizza, I don't really care for the crust anyone, it's the crispy toppings I love. Many years ago, I waitressed at a Pizza Hut and ate pizza every day I was there. I can honestly say I never got tired of pizza! Chritine

06-27-2008, 07:12 AM	#21
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,337 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Pizza hut I do that. A lot of places will make a Low Carb Bowl, I always tell them light sauce. I do not like the sauce too much

06-27-2008, 07:13 AM	#22
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 13,738 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	When we go somewhere for pizza I only eat the toppings but when I make homemade pizza at home for the family I just make me a pan of toppings only.

06-27-2008, 07:21 AM	#23
hadenuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 568 Gallery: hadenuff Stats: 205/178/125 WOE: whole foods for health Start Date: Sept 1st 2008	Cleo stop please!!! I can't take much more!

06-27-2008, 07:35 AM	#25
Sleepy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,758 Gallery: Sleepy Start Date: The beginning of the end 1/1/2008	sure, not even interested in the crust anymore

06-27-2008, 07:46 AM	#26
luckylychee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: LONDON BABY! Posts: 4,560 Gallery: luckylychee Stats: 89 kilos/76.2 kilos/61.2 kilos WOE: Low carb, BRING ON THE FAT Start Date: March 10, 2007	Cleo - i wish i could reach in my monitor and grab a piece of your pizza!!! aaah you're driving me crazy over here! And to answer the OP, I used to do that a lot in college. I would buy a large buffalo chicken pizza and devour all the toppings by myself. It was gooooooood. I would always gain in water weght though.

06-27-2008, 07:57 AM	#27
Jaded62 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 295 Gallery: Jaded62 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/25/08	We have a local pizza place that we order from. We get a small chef salad and an order of hot chicken wings and a pizza.I eat some of it all and feel ok about it. I do not eat the pizza crust.We use to buy from pizza hut. The last few times we ordered I noticed the sauce was so sweet it was sickening.No more pizza hut for me.This place we order from now just uses tomato sauce and some spices. Very good.

06-27-2008, 08:47 AM	#29
Gladsome Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 377 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	Yes! When the family is eating pizza, I just scrap everything off the crust and enjoy!