Description
A nutritious and satisfying twist on traditional pizza using creamy cottage cheese, vibrant veggies, and tangy marinara, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped spinach or kale
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Sliced olives (to taste)
- Diced onions (to taste)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil.
- Layer the bottom with marinara sauce.
- Spread the cottage cheese mixture on top of the marinara.
- Add your chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and chopped spinach or kale evenly over the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Add any additional toppings like olives or onions per your preference.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to swap cottage cheese for ricotta for a different texture, or use your favorite cheese blend instead of mozzarella. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 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, quick dinner, healthy meal, vegetarian pizza