Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Print Version)

A satisfying twist on traditional pizza featuring cottage cheese, marinara, veggies, and bubbly mozzarella.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat as preferred)
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 Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a medium baking dish, spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom.
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 20-25 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy cottage cheese creates this incredible texture that feels indulgent while packing serious protein
  • You can literally use whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
  • It satisfies that deep pizza yearning without the carb coma that follows actual pizza
02 -
  • The cottage cheese layer will release some liquid as it bakes but this actually creates a creamy sauce base
  • Letting it rest for five minutes after baking helps the layers set so you can scoop it more easily
  • Dont skip the olive oil drizzle on top because it helps the cheese brown beautifully
03 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry with a paper towel before adding them to prevent excess moisture
  • Grate your own mozzarella if you have time because it melts more beautifully than pre shredded
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