Description
This diabetic-friendly crustless pizza bowl is a low-carb, high-protein meal loaded with classic pizza flavors. It’s made with lean ground meat, fiber-rich vegetables, and melty cheese—all baked together for a satisfying, blood-sugar-conscious dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or lean ground chicken (93–99% lean)
- 1½ cups mushrooms, sliced
- ½ small onion, finely diced (optional)
- ¾ cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce
- ¾ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1½ cups fresh spinach or zucchini, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey or chicken, breaking it apart, until browned.
- Add diced onion (if using), mushrooms, and spinach or zucchini. Cook for 4–6 minutes until softened and moisture is reduced.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add marinara sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine.
- Divide mixture evenly among four oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
- Top each with mozzarella and cheddar cheese (if using).
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90% or higher) as an alternative.
- Add chopped bell peppers or olives for variety.
- Use a low-carb plant-based cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Ensure vegetables are cooked well to avoid a watery texture.
- This recipe works in a single baking dish—just adjust cooking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
