Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl This is a quick, warm, and easy-to-make meal made with cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh vegetables, and simple pizza-style ingredients. This dish gives you the distinct flavor of pizza without using dough, so it’s good when you want a filling and light meal.
To prepare it, layer the cottage cheese with the sauce, cheese and toppings, then bake it in the microwave until all the ingredients are hot and melted. It’s an easy meal to prepare, good for a quick lunch or dinner or as a protein-rich snack.
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Ingredients
Yield: 2 Servings
- Cottage Cheese – 1 cup
- Low-sugar marinara sauce – ½ cup
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – ½ cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese – 2 tablespoons
- Bell Pepper – ¼ cup, diced
- Mushrooms – ¼ cup, sliced
- Black Olives – 2 tablespoons, sliced
- Cooked chicken pieces – ½ cup
- Italian Seasoning – 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder – ½ teaspoon
- Crushed red pepper flakes – ¼ teaspoon (optional)
- Fresh basil or Parsley – 1 tablespoon, chopped
Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
Here you'll find the ingredients and easy steps to make this easy low carb cottage cheese pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- ½ cup low-sugar marinara sauce
- ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup Bell Pepper, diced
- ¼ cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Black Olives, sliced
- ½ cup Cooked chicken pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil or Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the cottage cheese in a small baking dish (or divide between two oven-safe dishes). Distribute it evenly.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes over the sauce.
- Add the diced sweet peppers, sliced mushrooms, black olives, and cooked chicken (Cut the ingredients into small pieces to make them easier to eat)
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes (or until the cheese melts)
- Brown it under the grill for one to two minutes at the end (If you want a more golden color). Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.
- Allow the bowl to cool for 4 minutes before serving.
- Garnish the dish with fresh basil and parsley, then serve and enjoy
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 310Saturated Fat: 14gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1593mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 52g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.