Description
A creamy and protein-packed pizza bowl without the crust, featuring layers of cottage cheese, marinara, roasted veggies, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- Fresh basil, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or set your broiler to high.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add sliced mushrooms; cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- If using kale, toss it in for 1–2 minutes; if using spinach, add it later.
- Spoon cottage cheese into the bottom of an ovenproof bowl.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over cottage cheese.
- Layer sautéed vegetables on top, add olives, then scatter shredded mozzarella.
- Place in the oven for 6–10 minutes or under the broiler for 2–4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Finish with torn fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based mozzarella and cashew cream. Cottage cheese can be substituted with ricotta or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian