Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is the ultimate quick meal for those busy days when you crave something satisfying yet healthy. In just 5 minutes, enjoy a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese, zesty marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. This dish is not only low in carbs but also high in protein, making it a perfect option for lunch, dinner, or even a snack. Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings to create a delicious and nutritious meal that fits perfectly into your low-carb lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce (low sugar)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 6–8 slices turkey pepperoni (or regular)
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and spread evenly.
- Add the marinara sauce on top and spread it out.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Layer on turkey pepperoni and any additional toppings you desire.
- Season with Italian seasoning (and red pepper flakes if you like heat).
- Microwave for 1 to 1½ minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 50mg