Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Print)

A creamy satisfying twist layering cottage cheese with marinara and vegetables for a wholesome low-carb meal.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers, any color
04 - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce

→ Pantry & Seasoning

07 - Olive oil, to taste
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

10 - Sliced olives, to taste
11 - Diced onions, to taste
12 - Fresh basil, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - Spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium baking dish.
03 - Spoon the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese to create a sauce layer.
04 - Distribute the chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach (or kale) evenly over the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then add any optional toppings such as sliced olives, onions, or fresh basil.
06 - Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
07 - Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the pizza satisfaction without the carb crash that follows
  • The cottage cheese creates this amazingly creamy base that holds everything together
02 -
  • The cottage cheese layer can get a bit watery if you use the large curd variety, so small curd gives you better texture
  • Letting it rest for five minutes after baking makes all the difference between a hot mess and a scoopable meal
03 -
  • Use a glass baking dish if you have one so you can see the beautiful layers as they bake
  • If the vegetables release too much water, try briefly sauteing them before adding to the bowl
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