Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl | 30g Protein in Under 5 Minutes 🍕🥗
The Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick and nutritious meal packed with protein, ideal for busy days. Combining creamy cottage cheese with vibrant toppings, it mimics the flavors of a classic pizza while being low in carbs and high in protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese for a creamy base
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for cheesiness
- 1 tablespoon pesto sauce for flavor
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon sliced black olives optional topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the low-fat cottage cheese as the base of your pizza bowl.
- Top the cottage cheese with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Drizzle the pesto sauce across the cheese and add Italian seasoning for depth of flavor.
- If desired, add sliced black olives on top for an extra savory kick.
- Finish by drizzling olive oil over the entire bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix all ingredients gently with a fork or spoon to combine the flavors before serving.
Notes
Tip 1: For added protein, consider mixing in some cooked chicken breast or turkey slices.
Tip 2: This bowl can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Variation: Substitute pesto with marinara sauce for a different flavor profile.
Tip 2: This bowl can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Variation: Substitute pesto with marinara sauce for a different flavor profile.