Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Printable)

A creamy twist on traditional pizza with cottage cheese, marinara, veggies, and mozzarella for a wholesome low-carb meal.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers, any color
04 - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade

→ Pantry & Seasoning

07 - Olive oil, to taste
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

10 - Sliced olives, to taste
11 - Diced onions, to taste
12 - Fresh basil, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - Spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium baking dish.
03 - Spoon the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese to create a sauce layer.
04 - Distribute the chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach (or kale) evenly over the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then add any optional toppings such as sliced olives, onions, or fresh basil.
06 - Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
07 - Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get all the comfort of pizza without the heavy carb crash afterward
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy layer that soaks up all the Italian flavors
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes of prep time
02 -
  • Watery cottage cheese will make your bowl soupy, so try to drain excess liquid before layering
  • The texture changes dramatically from cold to baked, so do not judge it by the unbaked appearance
03 -
  • Use small curd cottage cheese for better texture distribution
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow layers to set
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