Cottage cheese has quickly become one of the hottest trends, and for a good reason: it is high in protein, low in calories, and highly adaptable. This TikTok viral recipe shows how cottage cheese can quickly become an irresistibly satisfying meal option!
Experience pizza heaven with this delicious bowl filled with lavash chips or your preferred dippers. Mix up the cheese options by opting for sharp cheddar, feta, or provolone for added variety.
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Low Carb
Cottage cheese pizza bowls are an ideal option for anyone on a low-carb or ketogenic diet, providing essential vitamins and minerals while satisfying pizza cravings. Also convenient: this meal can be easily made in either the microwave or oven and made into an easy meal on busy days!
At the core of making an excellent pizza bowl is selecting high-quality ingredients, especially when it comes to pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese. When selecting these essential components, choose bold-flavored varieties, such as garlic lovers pasta sauce and fat-free mozzarella cheese that melts perfectly when heated up in a pan. Finally, customize this dish further with various veggies of your choosing – diced red onions and jalapenos can add an enticing kick, while mushrooms, spinach, or any other seasonal vegetables could replace bell peppers altogether for an exciting change!
Based on your tastes and preferences, this dish can easily be altered with cheddar or feta cheese instead of mozzarella. Furthermore, this is an excellent dish to store in the fridge for two days after making. Just ensure the leftovers are transferred into an airtight container or tightly covered by plastic wrap to protect from harmful bacteria growth!
High Protein
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein for muscle recovery and bone strength and calcium to support these functions. In this crustless pizza recipe, use low-fat cottage cheese with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and turkey pepperoni for an easy yet healthy dinner option – making this perfect for anyone who craves pizza but wishes they had fewer carbs in their diet or vegetarians looking to reduce carb intake!
This delicious cottage cheese pizza recipe can be customized to create your ideal pizza. Add additional toppings such as mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, cherry tomatoes, or even slice some scallions or jalapenos for some added spice! Even switch out the type of cheese shredded for another kind!
Make this recipe into a burger bowl to give yourself an easy, fast, protein-rich meal in minutes! Instead of meat, add in several tablespoons of ground beef or chicken seasoned with salt and pepper before topping with toppings like red onion, shredded lettuce, caramelized onions, and Big Mac Sauce – for a fast yet high-protein lunch or dinner option!
Create this cottage cheese pizza bowl ahead of time, store it in an airtight container, and reheat it in either the microwave or oven when you are ready.
Easy to Make
Cottage cheese is the star of this recipe, providing a creamy texture and satisfying flavor without the crust. Furthermore, its protein-packed protein punch gives energy for daily tasks.
This simple yet versatile recipe makes a fantastic single-serve lunch or quick dinner and can also be prepped in advance for meal prep purposes. Cottage cheese paired with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese makes for a satisfying pizza-inspired dish while remaining low in carbs. Diced red onions and jalapenos add vibrant color and crunchiness, while crispy lavash chips provide the ideal complement.
This pizza bowl’s beauty lies in its flexibility to meet your taste and dietary needs. For example, try adding shredded chicken and switching out tomato sauce for buffalo sauce for a chicken cottage cheese pizza bowl! Or switch out the mozzarella for cheddar, feta, or pepper jack cheese to customize your cottage cheese pizza bowl creation!
Make this low-cal cottage cheese pizza bowl quickly by mixing low-fat cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and some pepperoni slices in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly before topping with remaining mozzarella cheese and some Italian seasoning for garnish. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has completely melted before serving!
Delicious
Cottage cheese pizza bowls offer an easy, nutritious, and filling way to enjoy pizza without its traditional flaky crust. A cottage cheese pizza bowl makes an excellent light snack or easy dinner solution!
To create this dish, combine low or full-fat cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl. I like to chop up almost all the pepperoni (reserving some slices for topping), chop it up, and mix it into my cottage cheese mixture – however, any type of meat or vegetables suitable for pizza could also work well!
Combine everything until it is thoroughly combined, then microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese. If desired, garnish your pizza bowl with additional parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Add chopped green or black olives, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or pineapple to this recipe for a unique tropical flair! This is also an effective way to use up any extra pasta or pizza sauce sitting around in your refrigerator!
Stuff this pizza into bell peppers for an exciting variation that makes meal prep simple – individual servings of pizza ready to go in the microwave!
