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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

A wholesome twist on pizza, this Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl combines comforting flavors with nutritious ingredients, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese choose low-fat or full-fat based on your preference
  • 1 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers any color works
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
  • to taste sliced olives
  • to taste diced onions
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • to taste olive oil to coat baking dish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a baking dish, drizzle a bit of olive oil to coat the bottom lightly.
  4. Layer in your cottage cheese mixture evenly across the bottom.
  5. Top with chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, chopped spinach, and olives. Sprinkle diced onions on top.
  6. Add a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
  2. Once done, let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For freezing, transfer portions into freezer-safe containers and thaw overnight before reheating.