Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
A simple weeknight dish that layers creamy cottage cheese with marinara and pizza-style toppings for a lighter take on a classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (Low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Sliced olives to taste
- Diced onions to taste
- Fresh basil to taste
Instructions
- Prep vegetables and herbs so they are ready to layer.
- Mix cottage cheese and marinara to create the base.
- Layer peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onions, and olives over the sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella to create a melting cover.
- Cook briefly until the cheese melts and the vegetables soften.
Notes
For a smoother base, blend the cottage cheese briefly. Use a low-sodium marinara for controlled salt intake. Can be made dairy-free with appropriate substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-bowl/