Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sugar-free marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup (28g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 10 slices (15g) turkey pepperoni
  • 2 oz (56g) pre cooked lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp (10g) diced green bell peppers
  • 1 tbsp (10g) sliced black olives
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions:

  1. Place the 225g of low-fat cottage cheese into your bowl and spread it into an even layer.
  2. Sprinkle the 1g of dried oregano directly onto the cottage cheese.
  3. Pour the 60ml of sugar-free marinara over the center of the cottage cheese and use the back of a spoon to spread it out, leaving a small border.
  4. Evenly distribute the 56g of pre cooked lean ground beef over the sauce. Ensure the beef is at room temperature to prevent cold spots.
  5. Scatter the 28g of shredded mozzarella over the meat layer.
  6. Place the 15g of turkey pepperoni, 10g of green peppers, and 10g of black olives on top of the cheese.
  7. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds until the mozzarella is bubbling and molten.
  8. If the center isn't hot, heat in 15 second intervals. Listen for the pepperoni starting to sizzle.
  9. Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes over the top while the cheese is still wet.
  10. Let the bowl sit for 1 minute before eating. This allows the proteins to set so the bowl isn't too runny.