A Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl is a keto-friendly, customizable dish that captures all the flavors of pizza—without the carb-heavy crust. It’s essentially a layered, baked bowl filled with meats, veggies, cheese, and sauce.
🧀 Basic Ingredients:
- Protein: pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, grilled chicken, etc.
- Low-carb pizza sauce: look for one with no added sugars (like Rao’s or make your own).
- Vegetables (optional): mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, spinach, olives.
- Cheese: mozzarella is classic, but provolone, parmesan, and cheddar work too.
- Herbs & Spices: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano.
🍲 Simple Recipe (Serves 1-2)
Ingredients:
- ½ cup pizza sauce (low sugar)
- ½ cup cooked Italian sausage or ground beef
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoni
- ¼ cup chopped veggies (bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or use a microwave for quicker prep.
- In an oven-safe bowl, spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom.
- Layer meat, veggies, and cheese, then repeat if desired.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. (Or microwave for 2–3 minutes.)
- Let cool slightly and enjoy with a spoon or fork.
✅ Nutrition Highlights (approximate per serving):
- Net carbs: 5–8g (depends on sauce and veggies)
- Protein: 25–35g
- Fat: 20–30g
Would you like a printable version or ideas for variations (e.g., vegetarian, spicy, or breakfast-style)?