High Protein Pizza Bowls (Print version)

Crustless pizza bowls with ground turkey, cottage cheese marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, and vegetables for a filling high-protein dinner.

# Ingredients:

For the turkey filling

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 lb (450 g) 93% lean ground turkey
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
08 - 4 oz (115 g) mushrooms, sliced

For the pizza bowls

09 - 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) thick marinara sauce
10 - 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese, blended if desired
11 - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded part-skim mozzarella
12 - 24 slices turkey pepperoni
13 - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
14 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease four oven-safe bowls, ramekins, or a small baking dish.
02 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until it reaches 165°F and no pink remains.
03 - Add the bell pepper and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until softened and most of the moisture has cooked off.
04 - Stir the marinara and cottage cheese together in a bowl. For a smooth sauce, blend the cottage cheese before mixing it with the marinara.
05 - Divide the turkey and vegetable mixture among the prepared bowls. Spoon the cottage cheese marinara over each one, then top with mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, parmesan, and red pepper flakes if using.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted. Broil for 1-2 minutes if you want browned cheese and crisp pepperoni edges.
07 - Let the bowls rest for 5 minutes before serving. Finish with basil or parsley and eat while warm.

# Good to know:

01 - Use a thick marinara to keep the bowls from turning watery.
02 - Blend the cottage cheese for a smoother, creamier sauce.
03 - Let the bowls rest for 5 minutes so the layers thicken before serving.

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