Low Carb Pizza Bowl (Print Version)
A crustless pizza bowl with ground meat, sautéed vegetables, marinara, and melted cheese for a low-carb meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
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1/2 cup chopped onions
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1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
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1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
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2 cloves minced garlic
→ Proteins
05 -
1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
→ Seasonings and Sauces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup low-carb marinara sauce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Cheese
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
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Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking dishes on a tray for easy handling.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, avoiding burning.
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Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add ground meat. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Break meat apart and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir marinara sauce into the meat and vegetable mixture. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to combine flavors and slightly reduce the sauce.
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Spoon the mixture evenly into ramekins, leaving space at the top. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over each. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired for heat.
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Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle fresh basil or parsley on top before serving. Serve warm and handle carefully as the bowls will be hot.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Sauté garlic last to avoid bitterness. Use freshly grated cheese for smoother melting. Opt for a thick marinara sauce to prevent watery consistency.
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Let bowls cool completely before storing. Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to three days. Reheat gently in oven or microwave.