Tikka Masala Pizza

 Healthy Vegetarian prep15 mins cook13 mins total28 mins servings2 calories400

Sauce

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon coriander
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 – 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 – 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 – 2 tablespoons water to thin
• salt, to taste

1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Crust & Toppings

• 6 – 8 ounces paneer, cut into small cubes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
• (optional) ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• (optional) ¼ – ½ cup light mozzarella or part‑skim shredded cheese
• 1 cauliflower pizza crust (store‑bought or homemade)
• (optional) 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Depending on the brand of cauliflower crust, you may want to preheat the oven to 425° and pre-crisp the crust until golden brown.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add paneer cubes and brown until golden on all sides
3. Spread a thin layer of the sauce over the crust.
4. Scatter the seared paneer.
5. Add the onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
6. Sprinkle the cheese over the top (if using), enough to melt and bind.
7. Bake at 425° for 10-13 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Top with fresh cilantro before serving.

Tips

• You can substitute chicken or tofu for the paneer, if desired.
• Optional: drizzle with a mint yogurt sauce (Greek yogurt + mint + lemon + pinch salt).

Nutrition

calories400 total fat20g total carbohydrates28g protein28g