Description
Protein-packed pizza bowl redefines comfort food with cottage cheese magic. Delicious layers of Italian-inspired ingredients create a quick, satisfying meal that delivers maximum flavor and nutrition in every hearty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (90 grams) cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup (37 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (38 grams) diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped spinach
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese and cooked quinoa in a microwave-safe dish, creating a protein-rich base.
- Generously spread marinara sauce evenly across the cottage cheese and quinoa mixture.
- Arrange colorful diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, and chopped spinach over the sauce layer.
- Liberally sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the vegetable topping.
- Dust the surface with dried oregano, dried basil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat in the microwave at high power for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts completely and the ingredients are thoroughly warmed.
- Remove from microwave and let stand for 30 seconds to allow flavors to meld and temperature to stabilize.
- Serve immediately while hot, savoring the vibrant combination of textures and flavors in this nutritious pizza-inspired bowl.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with plant-based alternatives for a vegan version, ensuring creamy texture and protein content.
- Toast quinoa briefly before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and provide a more robust taste profile.
- Customize veggie toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference for maximum nutritional variety.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like fresh thyme or red pepper flakes to elevate the pizza bowl’s flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg