Cottage cheese PIZZA bowl! 🍕

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (low‑fat or full‑fat, smooth)
• 0.5 cup Marinara Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (any color, sliced)
• 1 small Jalapeño (sliced, seeds removed for less heat)
• 0.25 cup Black Olives (sliced)
• 0.33 cup Turkey Pepperoni (sliced, plus extra for topping)
• 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Slice Vegetables and Pepperoni

   On a cutting board, slice the bell pepper, jalapeño, olives, and turkey pepperoni into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Cottage Cheese and Sauce

   In a mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese and marinara sauce. Stir until smooth and well‑combined.

   Time: PT3M

3. Add Toppings to the Bowl

   Fold the sliced peppers, jalapeño, olives, and turkey pepperoni into the cheese‑sauce mixture. Mix gently to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT3M

4. Transfer to Baking Dish and Top

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spoon the mixture into an oven‑safe baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and the reserved pepperoni on top.

   Time: PT4M

5. Bake the Pizza Bowl

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly browned.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Serve

   Remove the dish from the oven using oven mitts, let it cool for 2 minutes, then serve hot. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g