Spinach Pizza with Cottage Cheese Crust
A delicious and healthy pizza featuring a high-protein cottage cheese crust, loaded with spinach and topped with fresh veggies and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup bell peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup olives (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, spinach, and eggs together until well blended.
- Add almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir until everything is combined thoroughly.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined pizza stone or baking sheet. Shape it into a circle about ½ inch thick.
Baking
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Topping
- While the crust is baking, prepare your toppings. In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, olives (if using), and Italian seasoning.
- Once the crust is done, take it out of the oven. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the hot crust, followed by the vegetable mixture.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Notes
To store, place any uneaten pizza slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze individually wrapped slices for up to 3 months. For variation, substitute mozzarella with cheddar or feta, add cooked chicken for protein, or spice it up with red pepper flakes.