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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl: Easy High‑Protein Meal for Lunch & Dinner


  • Author: Allen Tom
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl offers a fast, high‑protein spin on classic pizza by blending creamy cottage cheese with colorful vegetables and rich marinara. This satisfying bowl captures pizza’s beloved flavors—cheese, tomato sauce, olives, fresh basil—while skipping the crust, delivering lower carbs and higher protein. Ready in just 20 minutes, it makes a nutritious, filling meal perfect for lunch or dinner, ideal for busy families and meal‑preppers seeking a wholesome alternative. Perfect for all


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach or kale
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup olives sliced
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until soft.
  3. Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
  4. In a serving bowl, layer cottage cheese, sautéed vegetables, and marinara sauce.
  5. Top with olives and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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