This easy, high-protein cottage cheese pizza bowl is low-carb, made from simple ingredients, and ready in under 10 minutes. It’s perfect for meal prepping or a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients:
– 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
– ¼ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
– 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or almond flour
– ¼ cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
– ⅛ cup sliced red onions
– ⅛ cup chopped black olives
– 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
– ¼ cup light mozzarella cheese
– 4-5 turkey pepperoni slices
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Base: In an oven-safe bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, pizza sauce, gluten-free flour, chopped bell peppers, sliced red onions, chopped black olives, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle the light mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices on top.
Bake: Place the bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pepperoni has crisped up. For a thicker consistency, bake a little longer as desired.
Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy your high-protein cottage cheese pizza bowl!
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 7 minutes | Total Time: 12 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 222 kcal per serving | Servings: 1 serving
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Whip up this high-protein, low-carb cottage cheese pizza bowl in under 10 minutes! Packed with nutritious ingredients like blended cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and turkey pepperoni, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/8 cup sliced red onions
- 1/8 cup chopped black olives
- 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup light mozzarella cheese
- 4–5 turkey pepperoni slices
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Base: In an oven-safe bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese, pizza sauce, gluten-free flour, bell peppers, red onions, black olives, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle light mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the mixture, then arrange turkey pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Bake: Place the bowl in the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pepperoni is crispy. For a thicker consistency, bake for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy your cheesy, protein-packed pizza bowl immediately!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with other pizza favorites like mushrooms or jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the turkey pepperoni and add more veggies.
- Adjust seasoning to taste based on your sauce’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: High-Protein Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
