Description
Craving a guilt-free pizza experience? Hearty Crustless Pizza Bowl delivers all classic pizza flavors without carb overload. Cheese, herbs, and savory toppings combine in one skillet for a satisfying meal you’ll devour with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1/2 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (or turkey pepperoni)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ground beef or sausage in a skillet, heating olive oil over medium flame. Crumble and cook meat until thoroughly browned, carefully draining excess grease.
- Enhance meat’s flavor profile by incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sauté for an additional minute to meld seasonings.
- Activate oven to 375F (190C). Strategically arrange cooked meat as foundational layer inside oven-safe ceramic vessels, distributing marinara sauce uniformly across protein base.
- Create textural complexity by generously scattering mozzarella cheese, then artfully arrange mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, and pepperoni slices. Conclude topping process with delicate Parmesan cheese sprinkle.
- Position ceramic bowls within preheated oven, allowing 10-12 minutes of cooking time. Monitor until cheese transforms into molten, bubbling landscape.
- Extract pizza bowls from oven, adorning with fresh herbaceous notes of basil or parsley. Serve immediately while temperature and flavor remain at peak intensity.
Notes
- Customize protein choice by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium marinara sauce and controlling additional salt during seasoning.
- Enhance vegetable variety by adding zucchini, spinach, or cauliflower for extra nutrients and texture without increasing carbohydrate content.
- Experiment with cheese alternatives like dairy-free mozzarella or nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant or vegan adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg