Description
A delicious low carb pizza bowl made with cottage cheese, packed with protein and only 5 net carbs per serving. Perfect for keto or low-carb diets without sacrificing pizza flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, low fat
- 1/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 1 oz pepperoni
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, reduced fat
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, marinara or pizza sauce, chopped bell pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to a small mixing bowl.
- Chop almost all the pepperoni and mix into the cottage cheese mixture, saving about 5 slices for topping.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe bowl.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining pepperoni slices.
- Add extra Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
Can be microwaved for 1 1/2 minutes instead of baking for a quicker option. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not recommended for freezing. Watch carefully during broiling to prevent burning the cheese.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg