Description
Creamy comfort meets Italian zest in this pizza-lovers cottage cheese bowl, bringing classic flavors to a wholesome dish. Generous toppings and tangy cheese create a quick, satisfying meal packed with protein that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetable Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons diced bell peppers
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Create a creamy foundation by spreading cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a serving bowl.
- Generously drench the cottage cheese with vibrant marinara sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Artfully arrange sliced pepperoni across the saucy surface for a classic pizza-inspired aesthetic.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella liberally, allowing it to cascade over the pepperoni and sauce.
- Scatter chopped black olives and diced bell peppers for added texture and color contrast.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling a generous layer of Italian seasoning, dispersing the herbs uniformly.
- Gently fold and blend all ingredients, ensuring each component is thoroughly integrated and coated.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and temperature is optimal for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative for a vegan version that keeps the pizza flavor profile intact.
- Choose low-fat cottage cheese and turkey pepperoni to make this dish more diet-friendly and heart-healthy.
- For extra protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or crispy bacon bits to enhance the nutritional value.
- Customize toppings based on personal preference or dietary restrictions, ensuring a personalized pizza bowl experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg