Pizza Bowl
Indulge in a delicious and guilt-free Pizza Bowl, where all your favorite pizza toppings come together in a cozy bowl. Loaded with melted cheese, savory pepperoni, and fresh vegetables, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or movie nights at home. With endless customization options, you can satisfy your cravings without the heaviness of traditional pizza crust!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices (or turkey pepperoni)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the base by cooking quinoa or rice according to package instructions, ideally in vegetable broth for added flavor.
- Preheat the oven to broil on high.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped bell peppers and mushrooms in olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Layer cooked quinoa or rice in an oven-safe bowl. Top with sautéed veggies and pepperoni slices.
- Generously spoon pizza sauce over the top.
- Finish with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg