Crustless Pizza Bowl Recipe
This Crustless Pizza Bowl is a delicious and low-carb alternative to traditional pizza. Packed with savory ground sausage, colorful vegetables, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, it’s a flavorful, satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for pizza lovers looking for a healthier option without the crust.
- Author: Ruby
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Meat
- 1 lb ground sausage (spicy or mild)
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced onions (yellow)
Other
- 1 cup low-sugar tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend (mozzarella and cheddar)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked, ensuring it is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and diced yellow onions to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and tender.
- Assemble Bowl: Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish. Pour the low-sugar tomato sauce evenly over the mixture, then sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top. Finally, cover with the shredded cheese blend.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly to allow the flavors to meld and to prevent burns. Serve warm and enjoy your crustless pizza bowl.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, use mild ground sausage and adjust Italian seasoning to taste.
- You can substitute the sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add other pizza toppings like olives, spinach, or jalapeños according to preference.
- Use low-sugar or no-sugar-added tomato sauce to reduce sugar content.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve larger groups and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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