By Bev Bennett Start with a crust that has a satisfying snap. Last, garnish with shavings of Parmesan cheese. To make a lean and luscious pizza, focus on the ingredients that deliver a real flavor punch. N.Y. And use fresh, seasonal vegetables, suggests Francois Kwaku-Dongo, the executive chef and a partner of Spago restaurant in Chicago. You don't have to make a dough from scratch.
Flour tortillas bake to a marvelous crunch.
You can also try pita bread split into thin halves or other Middle Eastern flat breads. One serving of a traditional pizza crust has about 200 calories and 4 to 6 grams of of fat. Half of one pita bread, or half a flour tortilla, has about 75 calories and from 0.5 to 2 grams of fat. You'll want a base flavoring over the crust. Both pizza makers skip the usual sauces.