Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth) For a creamier texture, blend until smooth.
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped peppers Any color of peppers can be used.
- 1/8 cup sliced red onions
- 1/8 cup chopped black olives
- 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup light mozzarella cheese
- 4-5 slices turkey pepperoni Can be substituted with veggie alternatives.
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In an oven-safe bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, pizza sauce, gluten-free flour, peppers, onions, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Baking
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the cottage cheese mixture and add the pepperoni slices.
- Bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pepperoni has crisped up.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and a little parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Notes
Serve warm right out of the oven. Pairs well with a green salad or whole grain crackers. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
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