Description
This Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl brings all the flavors of pizza—savory meat, marinara sauce, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese—without the carbs. It’s a quick, satisfying, and keto-friendly meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green bell peppers
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup low‑carb marinara sauce (no sugar added)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare 2–3 oven‑safe ramekins or small baking dishes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Push vegetables to one side, add ground meat seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Divide mixture into ramekins. Top each with mozzarella, sprinkle Parmesan, and add red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Use Italian sausage or rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef.
- Add extra veggies like spinach, olives, or zucchini.
- Swap cheeses—try provolone, gouda, or drizzle with olive oil or ricotta for a keto boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (of 3)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg