Description
Delicious Low Carb Pizza Bowls bring Italian flavors to your dinner table without the carb-heavy crust. Loaded with melted cheese, zesty marinara, and your favorite pizza toppings, these bowls deliver maximum satisfaction while keeping calories in check. You will crave this easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 12 tablespoons (180 milliliters) pizza sauce
Protein Toppings:
- Pepperoni
- Cooked hamburger
- Cooked Italian sausage
- Ham
Vegetable and Additional Toppings:
- Onion
- Bell peppers
- Black olives
- Banana pepper
- Pineapple
- Spinach
Optional Seasonings:
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C), ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal cooking.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce across the bottom of an oven-safe dish, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Arrange selected toppings strategically over the sauce, either blending them together or creating distinct layers for visual appeal.
- Generously cover the entire surface with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring complete topping coverage.
- Transfer the prepared dish into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a moment to allow the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld.
- Serve piping hot directly from the baking dish, allowing diners to enjoy the robust, pizza-inspired flavors in a convenient, low-carb format.
Notes
- Choose toppings that complement each other for a balanced flavor profile and texture.
- Use high-quality, low-moisture mozzarella to prevent excess liquid and ensure a crispy top.
- Customize the base with alternative sauces like marinara, pesto, or alfredo for variety.
- Experiment with different protein options like shredded chicken, ground beef, or plant-based alternatives to suit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg