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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl for Healthier Comfort

High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl combines the comforting taste of pizza with health benefits, featuring 43 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese Substitute with ricotta or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Almond flour Coconut flour works too but use less
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Marinara sauce Switch to alfredo or pesto for variation
For the Veggies
  • 1/2 piece Red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1/4 piece Red onion Sliced
  • 1/8 cup Black olives Chopped
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Mix your own blend of dried herbs for extra flavor
  • Salt & black pepper Adjust to taste
For the Cheese Topping
  • 1/4 cup Light mozzarella cheese Grated
  • 4-5 slices Pepperoni Opt for turkey or chicken for a lighter option
  • Parmesan cheese Grated
For the Garnish
  • Fresh basil Chopped, substitute with parsley or arugula

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the almond flour with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In an oven-safe bowl, combine the low-fat cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and chopped red bell pepper.
  4. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of the bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the almond flour mixture over the cottage cheese base, followed by a gentle stir.
  6. Add the chopped black olives and sliced red onion to the bowl, mixing gently.
  7. Top with grated light mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
  8. Place the bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 5-8 minutes.
  9. Remove the pizza bowl from the oven and let it cool for a minute, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 43gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is a versatile option, allowing for ingredient swaps and adjustments to fit your preferences.

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