Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
A no-cook bowl featuring creamy cottage cheese with juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and mozzarella, capturing the comfort of pizza flavors without the crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil (if using). Halve the tomatoes, dice the bell pepper, and slice the black olives if they’re not pre-sliced.
- Combine the base and mix-ins: In a large bowl, add 1 cup cottage cheese, then fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced black olives, and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Season: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning over the mixture, add salt and pepper to taste, and give everything a good stir.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate if you’re prepping meals for later.
- Garnish and enjoy: Top with fresh basil if desired just before serving for a bright finish.
Notes
For a lower-fat version, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduce shredded mozzarella. The mixture can keep well chilled and the flavors meld nicely after a short rest.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-bowl-3/