Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Flatbread is a high-protein, gluten-free recipe that’s perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. The crust is made with blended cottage cheese and egg whites, baked to golden perfection, and topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and turkey pepperoni for a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (excess liquid drained)
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 2 tbsp gluten-free flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 turkey pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the flatbread crust.
- Blend the Crust Ingredients: In a blender, combine the drained cottage cheese, liquid egg whites, gluten-free flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender or food processor for this step.
- Shape the Flatbread: Pour the blended mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread it out evenly into a circle approximately 1/4 inch thick, ensuring the thickness is sufficient to hold together during baking but not too thick to become soggy.
- Bake the Crust: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 32-35 minutes, or until the crust turns a golden brown color.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the top, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and arrange the turkey pepperoni slices evenly.
- Finish Baking: Return the flatbread to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. For a crispy pepperoni finish, broil for the last 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Let the flatbread cool for 7-10 minutes to firm up the crust, which helps prevent it from falling apart. Slice into 8 pieces and enjoy your protein-packed pizza flatbread!
Notes
- Let the crust cool completely before slicing to avoid it becoming sticky and falling apart.
- Use gluten-free flour to keep the recipe gluten-free and suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Broil carefully in the final step to crispen pepperoni without burning.
- Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese to ensure a firm crust texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of flatbread)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
