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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a healthy and delicious twist on traditional pizza, combining creamy cottage cheese with vibrant vegetables and marinara sauce, baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal that’s low in carbs and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (Low-fat or full-fat as per preference)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (Store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (Any color)
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Seasonings and Toppings

  • Olive oil to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Sliced olives to taste
  • Diced onions to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pizza bowl.
  2. Layer Cottage Cheese: Spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium baking dish, forming the base layer of your pizza bowl.
  3. Add Marinara Sauce: Spoon the marinara sauce generously over the cottage cheese, creating a rich and flavorful sauce layer.
  4. Add Vegetables: Scatter chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and chopped spinach or kale on top of the marinara sauce for added texture and nutrition.
  5. Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the vegetables, then add any additional toppings you like such as sliced olives and diced onions.
  6. Season and Drizzle Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish and season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden around the edges.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil before serving hot for a comforting, flavorful meal.

Notes

  • You can use either low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary preference.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like olives, onions, or fresh herbs.
  • For a gluten-free option, this recipe is naturally gluten-free as it contains no crust or bread.
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • The dish can be reheated in the oven or microwave but is best served fresh.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, healthy pizza, baked pizza bowl, low-fat pizza, veggie pizza, quick dinner, gluten-free pizza, easy casserole

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