Here’s a low-carb, crustless pizza bowl recipe 🍕🥗—all the flavor of pizza without the carbs from the crust.
Ingredients (1–2 servings)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, ground beef, or sausage (optional, for protein)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup pizza sauce (sugar-free if possible)
- ½–¾ cup shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: olives, pepperoni slices, spinach, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook veggies & protein:
- In a skillet, lightly sauté bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms until soft.
- Add cooked meat if using, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Assemble pizza bowl:
- In an oven-safe bowl or small baking dish, layer:
- Meat/veggie mixture
- Pizza sauce
- Cheese
- Optional toppings
- In an oven-safe bowl or small baking dish, layer:
- Bake:
- Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool 2–3 minutes. Scoop with a fork like a pizza “bowl” or eat straight from the dish.
Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add a little parmesan on top.
- Vegetarian: Skip meat; add zucchini, spinach, or cauliflower.
- Spicy: Sprinkle chili flakes or use spicy sausage.
- Meal prep: Make multiple bowls, cover, and store in the fridge for 3–4 days.
If you want, I can make a super fast 10-minute microwave version that’s perfect for a quick snack.
Do you want me to do that?