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Low Carb Cheesy Crustless Pizza Bowl Recipe for Keto Meals Recipe

Low Carb Cheesy Crustless Pizza Bowl Recipe for Keto Meals Recipe
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This Low Carb Cheesy Crustless Pizza Bowl is a perfect keto-friendly meal that substitutes traditional pizza crust with layers of savory ingredients like Italian sausage, pepperoni, sautéed vegetables, and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese. Ideal for low-carb, gluten-free diets, this dish combines bold pizza flavors in an easy-to-make, portion-controlled ramekin, making it great for quick dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • Cooking spray (for greasing ramekins or baking dish)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce (tomato-based, no added sugar for keto compliance)
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese (slices preferred for layering; shredded mozzarella or mixed Italian cheese blend also works)
  • 40 pepperoni slices (regular or turkey pepperoni for a leaner option)
  • ½ pound (about 225 grams) cooked Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut or canola oil) for cooking

Vegetables

  • ½ cup (about 70 grams) diced bell peppers (green, red, yellow, or orange)
  • ½ cup (about 60 grams) diced onions
  • ½ cup (about 50 grams) sliced mushrooms (fresh Portobello or white preferred, drained canned optional)

Optional Seasonings and Toppings

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Red chili flakes (to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling)
  • Fresh basil (for garnish)
  • Optional toppings: black olives, jalapeños, cooked spinach, artichokes, or other keto-friendly additions

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking once your pizza bowls are prepared.
  2. Grease Ramekins: Lightly grease four 7-ounce oven-safe ramekins or two 10-ounce bowls/small casserole dish (1 to 1.5 quart capacity) with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles and cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions for about 5 minutes or until tender and excess moisture evaporates. Remove from heat.
  5. Start Layering: In each ramekin, spoon about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce and sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning if using.
  6. Add Cheese Layer: Cover the sauce evenly with one slice of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Arrange Pepperoni: Place 5-10 pepperoni slices arranged in a circle over the cheese layer.
  8. Add Meat and Veggies: Add a layer of cooked sausage followed by the sautéed vegetables on top of the pepperoni.
  9. Repeat Layers: Spoon additional pizza sauce if desired, then add more mozzarella slices, pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables to fill the ramekin.
  10. Top with Cheese and Veggies: Finish with a final layer of mozzarella cheese and top with diced bell peppers or any optional toppings you prefer.
  11. Bake Covered: Cover the ramekins loosely with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes to allow ingredients to heat through and meld.
  12. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown slightly.
  13. Optional Broil: For extra browning, broil the pizza bowls for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  14. Rest and Serve: Let the pizza bowls cool slightly before serving to allow the layers to set and flavors to deepen.

Notes

  • Use no-sugar-added pizza sauce or marinara to keep it keto-compliant and low in carbs.
  • For a leaner option, substitute regular pepperoni with turkey pepperoni.
  • You can swap olive oil with coconut or canola oil depending on preference.
  • Optional seasonings like Italian seasoning and red chili flakes enhance flavor without adding carbs.
  • Add fresh basil or parmesan cheese just before serving for extra flavor.
  • Vegetables can be varied based on preference, keeping them low-carb and keto-friendly.
  • Covering the ramekins during the initial baking prevents drying out.
  • Use a broiler cautiously, keeping an eye on the cheese to avoid burning.
  • These pizza bowls can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.

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