🌿 Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl (Mediterranean Inspired)
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 12–15 min
Style: Low-carb, Mediterranean-friendly
⭐ Ingredients
Base Vegetables
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1 small bell pepper (red or green), sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 small zucchini, diced (optional)
Protein
Choose any:
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1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
OR 1 cup ground beef/turkey (cooked)
OR 6–8 slices turkey pepperoni
Sauce & Seasoning
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½ cup sugar-free marinara
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried basil
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½ tsp chili flakes
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup grated parmesan
Toppings (Mediterranean Style)
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6–8 olives, sliced
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Fresh basil or parsley
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Optional: a drizzle of olive oil
🍳 Instructions
1. Sauté the vegetables
Heat olive oil in a pan.
Add mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, and zucchini.
Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cherry tomatoes; cook 1 minute.
2. Add protein
Add cooked chicken/ground beef/pepperoni.
Season with oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt & pepper.
3. Add marinara
Pour in the sugar-free marinara and stir well.
Cook 1–2 minutes until warm.
4. Assemble the pizza bowls
Transfer mixture into 2 oven-safe bowls.
Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
Add olives on top.
5. Melt and brown the cheese
Place bowls under the broiler (grill) for 3–5 minutes
until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
🌱 Optional Mediterranean Add-Ons
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A few artichoke hearts
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Sun-dried tomatoes
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A pinch of za’atar
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A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving
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Fresh arugula on top after baking
🍽️ Serving Tips
Enjoy as a:
✔ Low-carb lunch
✔ Protein-rich dinner
✔ Meal-prep option
Pair with:
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A green salad with lemon–olive oil dressing
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Roasted veggies
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Cauliflower rice
