Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl – Quick, Cheesy, Low-Carb Favorite
Indulge in the delightful Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, a quick and nutritious meal that brings all the comfort of pizza without the excess carbs. This easy recipe features creamy cottage cheese as the base, harmonizing with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella for a dish that’s ready in just five minutes. Topped with savory turkey pepperoni and Italian seasoning, each bite offers a satisfying burst of flavor while delivering high protein content. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something comforting yet healthy, this bowl is bound to become your new go-to!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (about 226g) cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup (about 60ml) low-sugar marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup (about 28g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6–8 slices turkey pepperoni
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the cottage cheese.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Arrange turkey pepperoni slices across the cheese layer.
- Add Italian seasoning and any optional toppings you desire.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute, checking for melting. If needed, heat for an additional 30 seconds.
- Allow to cool for 2–3 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 50mg