Description
If you are on a low-carb or keto diet, you will absolutely love this Pizza Bowl recipe! It’s essentially a crustless pizza packed with all your favorite pizza toppings, baked into a cheesy, low-carb dinner. The best part? It’s only 10 grams net carbs per serving
Ingredients
Let’s gather everything we need to create this delicious Pizza Bowl masterpiece:
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (hot or sweet)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- A pinch each of garlic powder and crushed red pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheese, preferably Italian or Pizza blend
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 slices turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage
Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). While the oven is heating, coat 4 individual-sized (2 cup) oven-proof baking dishes with cooking spray. Then, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble in the turkey sausage and add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook, breaking up the sausage until it’s browned and the vegetables are softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper, then remove from heat. - Assemble the Pizza Bowls
Divide half of the marinara sauce among the four baking dishes, spreading it out evenly. Top with the sausage mixture, dividing it evenly among the dishes. Then, top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the mixture, and then arrange the turkey pepperoni slices on top. Finish by topping the bowls with the remaining cheese. - Bake the Pizza Bowls
Place the bowls in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling hot and the entire dish is heated through. The cooking time may vary depending on the size and depth of your bowls. Once done, let the pizza bowls stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To Reheat
Reheat in the oven set to 350°F for 25 minutes, or until the bowls are steaming hot and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F in the center of each bowl. For best results, cover with foil while reheating, but ensure the foil does not touch the cheese to prevent it from sticking.
To Make Ahead
You can prepare the dish up to step 3, up to 2 days in advance. Keep it covered and refrigerated. When ready to bake, follow the same instructions, but allow extra time to account for the dish being cold. It may take up to 25 minutes to heat through, depending on the depth of the bowls used. Deeper and narrower bowls will take longer than wide ones.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 10g net carbs
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g