Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup sliced red onion
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish or similar oven-safe bowl. Spread it out evenly.
4. Top the cottage cheese mixture with the diced bell peppers, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
5. If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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