Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl: Your New Favorite Quick Meal

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick, high-protein meal that satisfies pizza cravings without the carbs!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Resting Time 1

Total Time 8

Servings: 1 bowl

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese Provides the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
1 cup mozzarella cheese Creates the classic pizza cheese pull.

For the Sauce

1/2 cup marinara sauce Use your favorite pizza sauce.

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Delivers authentic pizza flavor.

For the Toppings

1 cup assorted vegetables e.g., bell peppers, mushrooms, olives.
1/4 cup halal pepperoni or turkey pepperoni Adds savory punch.

Equipment

microwave-safe bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Choose a microwave-safe bowl that's large enough to accommodate all ingredients.
Add a generous layer of full-fat cottage cheese into the bottom of the bowl.
Layer marinara sauce over the cottage cheese, keeping a thin layer.
Sprinkle assorted chopped vegetables over the marinara sauce.
Distribute diced halal pepperoni or turkey pepperoni evenly over the vegetables.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring everything is covered.
Microwave on high for 1½ to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Allow the bowl to rest for 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 600mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to mix and match toppings based on your mood and nutritional needs.

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