Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Print Version)

A creamy, satisfying twist on traditional pizza layers cottage cheese with marinara and vegetables for a wholesome low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, store-bought or homemade

→ Pantry & Seasoning

07 - Olive oil, to taste
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

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 -
  • It hits all the pizza satisfaction notes without the heavy bread crash that leaves you napping on the couch
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy layer that somehow makes everything taste richer while actually being lighter
02 -
  • The cottage cheese layer will look a bit watery when you first spread it, but trust the process because it transforms into something creamy and wonderful
  • Letting it cool for just five minutes after baking makes all the difference between a runny mess and perfect scoopable layers
03 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry with a paper towel before adding them if you want a thicker, less watery sauce
  • Broil for the last two minutes to get that gorgeous golden cheese crust that makes restaurant pizza so irresistible
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