Quick & High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Under 15 Minutes)
Make this crustless cottage cheese pizza bowl for a fast, low-carb dinner or lunch. It delivers satisfying pizza flavor with a big protein boost, ready in minutes using the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce (low sugar preferred)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons mini pepperoni slices
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or prepare a microwave-safe bowl.
- In your chosen bowl, spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom to form the ‘crust’ base.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Distribute the pepperoni slices and any other desired toppings over the cheese.
- Season the top with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- For Oven Method: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For Microwave Method: Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds, watching carefully until the cheese melts.
- Let it cool for one minute before eating directly from the bowl.
Notes
- For an air fryer method, cook at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
- You can substitute full-fat cottage cheese with low-fat, but the texture may be slightly less creamy.
- Add sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives for extra vegetables.
- This recipe provides approximately 30 grams of protein per serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70
Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-bowl-recipe/