Description
These High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls are a quick and satisfying meal that combines all the flavors of pizza without the heavy crust. Packed with 27 grams of protein per serving, they are perfect for a post-workout refuel or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese
- Pizza Sauce
- Lean Ground Beef
- Beef Pepperoni
- Diced Bell Peppers
- Thinly Sliced Red Onion
- Mushrooms
- Fresh Spinach
- Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
- Italian Seasoning Blend
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Dried Oregano or Fresh Basil (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Oven (or Microwave): Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare microwave-safe bowls if using the microwave.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Prep Your Toppings: Chop any vegetables like bell peppers or onions and prepare the pepperoni.
- Layer the Cottage Cheese Base: Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of cottage cheese into each oven-safe bowl, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add the Pizza Sauce: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce over the cottage cheese in each bowl, spreading it gently.
- Pile on the Protein and Veggies: Distribute the cooked ground beef and layer on the pepperoni slices. Add the chosen vegetables.
- Top with Cheese and Seasonings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings, then add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Optionally, add grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake or Microwave: For oven baking, place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For microwave, heat on high for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the bowls cool for a minute, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Drain your cottage cheese if it's watery to prevent sogginess. Season the cottage cheese for added flavor. These bowls are great for meal prep; cook the beef and chop veggies ahead of time.