Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl delivers all the classic pizza flavors in a nutritious, high-protein, no-bake bowl. It's perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped large pepperoni
- 2 Tbsp pizza sauce or marinara
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp sliced black olives
- 1 Tbsp diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves, optional
Instructions
- Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl as the creamy pizza “crust.”
- Spread the pizza sauce or marinara evenly over the cottage cheese.
- Layer cherry tomato halves and pepperoni slices on top.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, olives, and diced bell pepper.
- Finish with a dusting of oregano or Italian seasoning.
- Microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese slightly, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
Notes
- Enjoy cold or slightly warmed depending on preference.
- Use vegan substitutes for a dairy-free version.
- Great for meal prep—store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
