Description
A quick and filling pizza-inspired bowl made with cottage cheese, mozzarella, and vibrant veggies; perfect for weeknight dinners or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir the cottage cheese and pizza sauce together until smooth and creamy. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Gently fold in the shredded mozzarella so it’s evenly distributed without overworking the curds.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and diced tomatoes. Stir once or twice to mix through.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the top and add pepper and more salt if desired.
- For cold service: spoon into individual bowls and serve.
- To bake: transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes until bubbling, then broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can substitute ricotta for a smoother base. Great for using up pantry ingredients. Can be served warm, cold, or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, pizza, quick meal, weeknight dinner, vegetarian