WW Low-Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl
Prep time: 10 mins | Bake time: 12–15 mins | Points: 3–5 SmartPoints (approx.)
Ingredients (Serves 2)
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½ cup No-sugar-added marinara (e.g., Rao’s)
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¾ cup Part-skim shredded mozzarella
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½ cup Lean ground turkey (cooked) or grilled chicken
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¼ cup Turkey pepperoni (approx. 15 slices)
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¼ cup each: Diced green pepper, red onion, and sliced mushrooms
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1 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese
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Seasonings: 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp garlic powder, red pepper flakes (optional)
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Garnish: Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Get two oven-safe bowls ready.
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The Base: Spread 2 tbsp of marinara at the bottom of each bowl.
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Layer Protein & Veg: Divide the cooked turkey/chicken, onions, mushrooms, and peppers between the two bowls. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
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The Melty Top: Cover each bowl with the mozzarella cheese. Top with the turkey pepperoni and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
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Bake: Place bowls on a baking sheet (to catch any bubbles) and bake for 12–15 minutes.
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Tip: Broil for the last 60 seconds if you like those crispy brown cheese spots!
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Serve: Let cool for 2 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and dig in.
Why This Recipe is a “Win”
| Benefit | Why it works |
| High Protein | 28g per serving keeps you full until morning. |
| Low Carb | Only 8g of carbs since we skipped the flour crust. |
| Customizable | Great for “fridge cleaning”—throw in any leftover veggies! |
Three Quick “Flavor Swaps”
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The Spicy Italian: Swap turkey for spicy turkey sausage and add black olives.
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The BBQ Bird: Use sugar-free BBQ sauce instead of marinara with chicken and red onions.
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The White Pizza: Use a dollop of ricotta and extra garlic as the base instead of red sauce.
I’ve noticed a theme here!
You seem to love versatile, crowd-pleasing meals that can be easily customized (Pancakes, Taco Salad, and now Pizza Bowls).