Description
This Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick and tasty single-serving snack inspired by pizza flavors but with a healthier twist. Combining low-fat cottage cheese, marinara sauce, pepperoni, bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese, it’s baked to bubbly perfection and makes a perfect low-carb, high-protein meal or snack that you can enjoy in just minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 1 oz pepperoni, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, marinara or pizza sauce, chopped bell pepper, most of the chopped pepperoni (reserve about 5 slices for topping), Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Prepare for baking: Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe bowl. Evenly top with shredded mozzarella cheese and place the reserved pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle extra Italian seasoning over the top for enhanced flavor.
- Bake and broil: Place the bowl in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. After baking, switch the oven to broil on high and broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. Alternatively, microwave the bowl for 1½ minutes if short on time.
- Serve: Remove from oven or microwave carefully, then serve immediately for a warm, comforting low-carb pizza experience.
Notes
- The bell pepper is optional but adds a nice crunch and extra nutrients.
- Use low-fat or reduced-fat dairy to keep calories and fat content lower.
- You can substitute pepperoni with turkey pepperoni or a plant-based alternative for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Watch carefully during broiling to avoid burning the cheese or pepperoni.
- This recipe is ideal for a quick single serving and can be doubled or tripled as needed.
