Quick Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl: High-Protein, Low-Carb Meal
Make this satisfying Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl for a fast, high-protein, low-carb dinner or lunch. It delivers classic pizza flavor using cottage cheese as a base, ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking or Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon mini pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare your microwave-safe bowl.
- In a small, oven-safe or microwave-safe bowl, spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom to form the base.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Distribute the pepperoni slices, if using, on top of the cheese.
- Season with dried oregano and garlic powder, and add black pepper.
- If baking, place the bowl in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If microwaving, heat on high for 60 to 90 seconds, watching carefully until the cheese melts.
- Remove from the oven or microwave carefully. Let it cool slightly before you eat.
Notes
- For an air fryer method, cook at 370°F (188°C) for 5 to 7 minutes.
- You can substitute pepperoni with cooked ground turkey or sliced mushrooms for vegetable options.
- This recipe is a great base for keto pizza alternative needs.
- For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese briefly before placing it in the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 45
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