Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl (Print version)
A cheesy low carb crustless pizza bowl layered with sausage, pepperoni, vegetables, marinara, and bubbly mozzarella.
# Ingredients:
For the pizza bowl base
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
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1 cup (70 g) sliced mushrooms
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1/2 cup (75 g) diced green bell pepper
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1/3 cup (50 g) diced onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For topping
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3/4 cup (180 ml) thick no-sugar-added marinara sauce
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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24 pepperoni slices, about 2 oz (55 g)
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1/4 cup (35 g) sliced black olives
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
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Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set four oven-safe bowls or ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated.
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Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup marinara. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly coated.
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Divide the sausage mixture among the bowls. Spoon the remaining marinara over the top, then add mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and parmesan.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbling. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has browned spots and the pepperoni edges crisp. Garnish with basil or parsley and red pepper flakes if using.
# Good to know:
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Use oven-safe bowls or ramekins for baking.
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Choose no-sugar-added marinara to keep carbs lower.
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Let bowls rest 3 minutes before serving because the cheese is very hot.