Description
A healthy twist on classic pizza, these Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls are creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Sliced olives, to taste
- Diced onions, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and half of the marinara sauce in a bowl.
- Prepare a baking dish by spreading the remaining marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture on top evenly.
- Layer the chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and chopped greens over the cottage cheese.
- Add shredded mozzarella on top evenly.
- Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a crispy top, if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg