Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a nutritious and delicious pizza-inspired dish that’s packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or snack
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cottage cheese and cooked quinoa.
- Layer the marinara sauce over the mixture.
- Top with diced bell peppers, black olives, chopped spinach, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bowl is heated through.
- Enjoy immediately as a hearty, high-protein meal!
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, onions, or even a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
- For added crunch, you can add some crushed whole-grain crackers on top after microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 35mg