Easy 53g Protein Crustless Pizza Pie Recipe
An easy, high-protein crustless pizza pie recipe featuring cottage cheese, mozzarella, eggs, and fresh vegetables for a low-carb, delicious meal packing 53g of protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie (4-6 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for greasing the dish
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk the entire mixture until it’s smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, toss together the chopped spinach and diced bell peppers. Season this vegetable mix with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold the seasoned vegetable mixture into the cheese and egg base.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Pour the entire pizza pie mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown, bubbly, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the crustless pizza pie cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 6 servings)
- Protein: 53g