Description
A viral high-protein, low-carb pizza bowl made with cottage cheese as the base, topped with lean ground turkey or chicken sausage, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and classic pizza toppings. This guilt-free alternative to traditional pizza is perfect for a quick lunch or post-workout meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup lean ground turkey or chicken sausage, cooked
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- Few mini turkey pepperoni slices or chopped mushrooms
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil (optional)
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder for seasoning meat
Instructions
- Spoon the cottage cheese into a microwave-safe bowl to create your high-protein base.
- If not already cooked, brown the ground turkey or chicken sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Layer the cooked turkey or sausage over the cottage cheese in the bowl.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over the meat layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Add pepperoni slices or chopped mushrooms on top as desired.
- Microwave the bowl for 1-2 minutes until everything is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, use an air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully remove from microwave (bowl will be hot) and let cool for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Mix everything together with a spoon as you eat for the ultimate pizza-in-a-bowl experience.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings
- Use sugar-free marinara sauce to keep it low-carb
- Can be prepared in microwave or air fryer based on preference
- Bowl will be very hot after cooking, handle with care
- Great for a quick lunch or post-workout meal
- Mixing ingredients together while eating creates the best flavor experience
