Cheap pizza calzones made with traditional pizza dough are not considered low-carb. Pizza dough is typically made from flour, which is a carbohydrate-rich ingredient. Additionally, calzones often contain fillings like tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings, which can also contribute to the overall carbohydrate content.
If you are looking for a low-carb alternative to traditional pizza calzones, you can consider the following options:
- Low-Carb Pizza Dough: You can make or purchase low-carb pizza dough made from ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, or cauliflower. These alternative dough options significantly reduce the carbohydrate content.
- Vegetable-Based Crust: Use vegetable-based alternatives as a crust. For example, you can create a cauliflower crust or a zucchini crust to reduce the carb content.
- Portobello Mushrooms: Portobello mushroom caps can be used as a base for mini pizza calzones. They are low in carbs and can be filled with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Lettuce Wraps: Instead of using dough, you can create a lettuce wrap version of pizza calzones. Lay out large lettuce leaves and fill them with pizza ingredients.
- Meat-Based Crust: Explore meat-based crusts by using ground chicken, turkey, or beef as a base. These can be formed into a crust and topped with your desired pizza ingredients.
- Eggplant Slices: Thinly sliced and roasted eggplant can serve as a low-carb alternative to pizza dough. Use the eggplant slices as the “crust” and top them with pizza toppings.
- Cheese Crust: Create a cheese crust by melting and spreading shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella) on a baking sheet, then baking until it becomes crispy. Once it cools, you can fold it to make a low-carb calzone.