Description
A quick and high-protein low carb pizza bowl made with cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, bell pepper, and turkey pepperoni, baked until warm, cheesy, and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 1 ounce turkey pepperoni, divided
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, plus more for topping if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, chopped bell pepper, most of the turkey pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to a small mixing bowl.
- Stir until everything is well combined and season with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe bowl or ramekin.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Add the remaining turkey pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle with extra Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- For a golden top, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
- For a microwave option, heat the assembled bowl for about 1 1/2 minutes or until warmed through.
Notes
- Blend the cottage cheese first if you prefer a smoother, creamier texture.
- Let the bowl rest briefly after baking so it thickens slightly.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, olives, spinach, or onions for extra flavor.
- Crushed red pepper flakes can be added for a spicy version.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
