Description
Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
High-Protein • Low-Carb • Ready in Minutes
Serves: 1
Time: ~7 minutes
Ingredients
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½ cup cottage cheese (2% or 4%; small-curd preferred)
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¼ cup marinara sauce (thick, good-quality)
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¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim or whole)
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¼ cup chopped veggies (bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, onions, spinach, etc.)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Optional protein: turkey pepperoni, cooked sausage, or rotisserie chicken
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Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, black pepper
Instructions
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Build the base
Add cottage cheese to a microwave-safe bowl and spread evenly.
Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired. -
Layer the flavor
Spoon half the marinara over the cottage cheese.
Add half the veggies. -
Cheese time
Sprinkle all the mozzarella evenly over the bowl. -
Finish the layers
Add remaining marinara in small dollops.
Top with remaining veggies, any meat toppings, and Italian seasoning. -
Microwave
Microwave on high for 1½–2 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let rest 1 minute before eating (very hot!). -
Garnish & enjoy
Finish with chili flakes, fresh herbs, or black pepper. Eat straight from the bowl.
Notes
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Too watery? Drain cottage cheese briefly before using.
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Ultra-creamy: Blend cottage cheese first for a smooth base.
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Crispier top: Finish under the broiler or in an air fryer (370°F, 5–7 min).
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Low-carb/Keto: Load up on meats, olives, and mushrooms.