Description
Cottage cheese pizza bowl is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, merging creamy cottage cheese with vibrant toppings for a satisfying and healthy meal. Bursting with flavors from zesty tomatoes, savory olives, and gooey mozzarella, this dish promises to be the star of any gathering. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, it’s easy to customize based on your preferences. Enjoy every bite of this comforting yet nutritious alternative that captures all the essence of pizza without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- ½ cup sliced olives (green or black)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Spread half the mixture in an oven-safe dish and sprinkle half the mozzarella on top.
- Layer bell peppers and olives over cheese, then pour remaining cottage cheese mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg