Description
A comforting bowl that layers creamy cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors for a satisfying meal without the dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the cottage cheese and pizza sauce together in a medium bowl until creamy.
- Fold in the mozzarella, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and diced tomatoes gently.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine.
- For a cold dip, serve in bowls garnished with basil or olive oil.
- To bake, transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let baked bowls rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat dry watery veggies to avoid a soggy bowl. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, pizza bowl, healthy snack, protein-rich meal, quick lunch