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Delicious Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl topped with fresh ingredients.

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

A simple baked dish that layers marinara, seasoned cottage cheese, vegetables, and mozzarella for an easy pizza-flavored meal without dough.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Use whole-milk for richer finish or low-fat for fewer calories.
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Let thick marinara come to room temperature before assembling.
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers Can swap for zucchini or eggplant.
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms Can replace with roasted cherry tomatoes for sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale If using kale, massage with olive oil for better texture.
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Can swap part for fontina or provolone for stronger melt.
  • to taste olive oil Drizzle over vegetables and cottage cheese.
  • to taste salt For seasoning.
  • to taste pepper For seasoning.
  • to taste sliced olives For topping.
  • to taste diced onions For flavor.
  • to taste fresh basil Finish with after baking for aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the broiler or oven.
  2. Rinse and dry the spinach or kale, chop the bell peppers, slice the mushrooms, and dice the onions.
  3. Season the cottage cheese with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the marinara sauce into the bottom of an oven-safe bowl.
  2. Dollop and spread the seasoned cottage cheese over the marinara.
  3. Layer the chopped vegetables and sliced olives on top, then finish with the shredded mozzarella.
Cooking
  1. Cook under the broiler or in the oven until the cheese melts and the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store the cooled bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

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