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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe

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This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a healthy and delicious twist on traditional pizza. Featuring layers of creamy cottage cheese, tangy marinara sauce, colorful veggies, and melted mozzarella, this easy-to-make baked dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a nutritious lunch. It combines the comfort of pizza flavors with wholesome ingredients, baked to bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh basil.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (Low-fat or full-fat as per preference)

Sauce

  • 1 cup marinara sauce (Store-bought or homemade)

Vegetables

  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (Any color)
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
  • To taste diced onions
  • To taste sliced olives

Cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Seasonings & Garnishes

  • To taste olive oil
  • To taste salt
  • To taste pepper
  • To taste fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the pizza bowl evenly.
  2. Layer the Base: In a medium baking dish, spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom to create a creamy foundation for the pizza bowl.
  3. Add Sauce: Spoon the marinara sauce generously over the cottage cheese layer to infuse the dish with rich tomato flavor.
  4. Add Vegetables: Evenly scatter the chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and chopped spinach or kale on top of the sauce for vibrant color and nutrition.
  5. Top with Cheese and Extras: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the vegetables along with any additional desired toppings like diced onions and sliced olives.
  6. Season and Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the assembled layers, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor.
  7. Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves for added aroma and freshness.

Notes

  • You can use either low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese based on your dietary preferences.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add red chili flakes or your favorite herbs.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetable toppings with whatever you have on hand.
  • The baking dish size should be medium to ensure even cooking and proper layering.
  • Serve this dish hot for the best cheesy, melty experience.

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, Healthy Pizza, Baked Pizza Bowl, Low Fat Pizza, Easy Pizza Recipe, Vegetable Pizza Bowl

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