Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl – Quick, Cheesy, Low-Carb Favorite
If you’re in need of a quick and satisfying meal that curbs your pizza cravings without the carbs, this Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is your answer! Ready in just 5 minutes, this dish combines creamy cottage cheese with rich marinara sauce and melty mozzarella for a comforting yet healthy dinner option. Perfect for solo nights or family gatherings, you can customize it with your favorite toppings—making it an ideal meal for any occasion. High in protein and low in carbohydrates, it’s a delicious way to enjoy pizza flavors while keeping things light.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce (low sugar)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 6–8 slices turkey pepperoni (or chicken/beef)
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup of cottage cheese.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella on top.
- Layer with 6–8 slices of turkey pepperoni or your preferred protein.
- Season with 1/4 tsp of Italian seasoning (add red pepper flakes if desired).
- Microwave for 1 to 1½ minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg