High Protein Pizza Pot Pies
A comforting twist on classic pizza, these High Protein Pizza Pot Pies are packed with protein and colorful veggies, all enveloped in a flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
- 1 package pre-made pie crusts or puff pastry
- Italian seasoning to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté the ground turkey or chicken over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, mixed vegetables, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer.
- Roll out the pie crusts or puff pastry and cut into rounds or squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each piece of crust, then fold and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These pies can be made vegetarian by substituting with plant-based protein. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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