High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
A nutritious and protein-packed cottage cheese pizza bowl that combines creamy cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors. This oven-baked dish is quick to prepare, customizable with various toppings, and perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, smooth or blended
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/8 cup black olives, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup light mozzarella cheese, grated
- 4–5 pepperoni slices
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Spice Blend: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). In a small bowl, combine almond flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to mix the spices evenly.
- Combine Cottage Cheese Mixture: In an oven-safe bowl, add the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and chopped red bell peppers. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform layer and use a spatula to smooth the mixture evenly in the bowl.
- Add Spice Blend and Stir: Sprinkle the prepared spice blend on top of the cottage cheese mixture and stir again to distribute the spices throughout the bowl for enhanced flavor.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Incorporate the chopped black olives and sliced red onion into the mixture, then sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Add Pepperoni: Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the mozzarella cheese evenly across the surface.
- Bake: Place the oven-safe baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted, the edges of the bowl start bubbling, and the pepperoni crisps up.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil. Serve warm and enjoy your high-protein cottage cheese pizza bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt for different textures and flavors.
- Try using pesto or alfredo sauce instead of marinara for a unique taste.
- Almond flour can be swapped with coconut or oat flour, keeping in mind oat flour is higher in carbs.
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, omit the pepperoni and use dairy-free mozzarella and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Customize the vegetables by swapping red bell peppers and olives for mushrooms, green peppers, or other preferred toppings.
- Watch the baking time closely to avoid overcooking; the cheese should melt and pepperoni should crisp without burning.
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