NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.75 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup all-purpose flour

0.5 tsp baking powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

3 oz 96% lean ground beef

3 oz ground turkey

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 oz low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

0.5 oz turkey pepperoni

1 tbsp black olives

1 tsp olive oil

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

• 2

  Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and pulse until completely smooth.

• 3

  In a mixing bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and sea salt until a dough forms.

• 4

  Lightly grease an oven-safe meal prep container or small baking dish and press the dough evenly into the bottom.

• 5

  Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden.

• 6

  While the crust is baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, ground turkey, diced onion, and bell pepper.

• 7

  Sauté the meat and vegetables until the meat is fully browned, then stir in the garlic powder and dried oregano.

• 8

  Spread the marinara sauce over the pre-baked crust, then top with the cooked meat and vegetable mixture.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top and arrange the turkey pepperoni and black olives on the cheese.

• 10

  Return the bowl to the oven for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.