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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl: A Creamy, Healthy Dinner Delight

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a healthier alternative to traditional pizza, providing a creamy, protein-packed, and customizable dish for dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade
Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Bell Peppers Any colorful variety
  • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms Your preferred mushroom variety
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach or Kale Choose either leafy green
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Adjust the quantity to liking
  • Optional Toppings Sliced olives, diced onions, or fresh basil
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Drizzle to enhance flavor
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium-sized baking dish.
  3. Spoon marinara sauce over the cottage cheese and spread it evenly.
  4. Evenly scatter the chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and chopped spinach or kale over the marinara sauce.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the vegetables.
  6. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, avoid overcrowding with toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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