Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl – Healthy, Quick, and Customizable

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Enjoy a Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl that combines delicious pizza flavors with a healthy twist, packed with protein and customizable toppings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup Cottage Cheese Choose low-fat or full-fat as desired
1 cup Marinara Sauce Use homemade or store-bought

For the Veggies

1 cup Chopped Bell Peppers Any variety works
1 cup Sliced Mushrooms Fresh or canned
1 cup Chopped Spinach or Kale You can easily swap between the two

For the Topping

1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Adjust the amount to your liking
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzle as much as you want
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Optional Toppings

1/2 cup Sliced Olives Add according to your preference
1/2 cup Diced Onions Adjust based on your love for onions
1/4 cup Fresh Basil For garnish

Equipment

baking dish
Spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium-sized baking dish.
Spoon marinara sauce generously over the layer of cottage cheese.
Scatter chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and spinach or kale on top.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the vegetable layer.
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let it cool slightly before serving, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheat in the microwave or oven.

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