Description
High Protein Pizza Bowls are a delicious and protein-packed twist on traditional pizza. These individual servings are loaded with savory toppings and gooey cheese, making for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Ground Meat:
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
Seasoning:
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
1 cup low-sugar marinara or pizza sauce
Veggies:
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional), 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Additional Toppings:
1/2 cup turkey pepperoni or chicken sausage slices
Cheese:
1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook Meat: Cook the ground turkey or chicken in a skillet with seasoning until fully cooked.
- Layer Bowls: In 4 oven-safe bowls, layer marinara, cooked meat, veggies, and toppings.
- Add Cheese: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish: Remove from oven, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- Customize with preferred toppings.
- Can be prepped ahead and reheated.
- For extra protein, add cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
