Description
A Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a nutritious, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza. It combines creamy cottage cheese with classic pizza toppings like marinara sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ¼ cup marinara sauce (low-sugar)
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6–8 pepperoni slices (or turkey pepperoni for a leaner option)
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tablespoon black olives, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) or use an air fryer at 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble the Bowl: In an oven-safe bowl, spread the cottage cheese evenly.
- Layer the Flavors: Pour marinara sauce over the cottage cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Toppings: Layer shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and optional toppings (olives, bell peppers, mushrooms).
- Bake: Place the bowl in the oven for 8–10 minutes (or 5 minutes in an air fryer) until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let it cool slightly before eating. Enjoy your protein-packed pizza bowl!
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked ground turkey or chicken.
- Use fat-free cottage cheese for a lower-calorie version.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the pepperoni and adding more veggies.
- Serve with toasted low-carb bread or a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: ~800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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