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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl - A Fast, Satisfying Meal

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or low-fat; use whole milk for extra creaminess)
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce or marinara (no-sugar-added if preferred)
  • 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 8–10 turkey pepperoni slices (or regular pepperoni, chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste (often not needed thanks to cheeses and pepperoni)
  • Optional add-ins: cooked chicken sausage, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil

Method
 

  1. Choose your bowl: Use a microwave-safe bowl or a small oven-safe dish if broiling. A shallow bowl works best for even heating and a good cheese melt.
  2. Blend or keep it chunky: For a smoother, “ricotta-like” base, briefly blend the cottage cheese with a stick blender or in a small blender for 10–15 seconds. For a rustic texture, leave it as is.
  3. Season the base: Stir oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the cottage cheese. Taste before adding salt.
  4. Add the sauce: Spoon the pizza sauce over the cottage cheese and lightly swirl it through. Don’t fully mix—pockets of sauce make it taste more like pizza.
  5. Load the toppings: Add bell peppers, olives, onion, and pepperoni. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
  6. Heat it up: Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, or until the cheese melts and the edges start to bubble. If using an oven, broil on the top rack for 2–4 minutes until melty and lightly browned.
  7. Finish and serve: Let it sit for 1–2 minutes to set. Add fresh basil or a small drizzle of olive oil if you like. Enjoy hot.