Tomato Basil Margherita Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust
This Tomato Basil Margherita Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust is a light, protein-packed twist on classic pizza. A creamy cottage cheese–based crust supports fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil—perfect for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- For the topping:
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh tomato slices
- Fresh basil leaves
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Spread into a thin, round crust shape on the baking sheet.
- Bake crust for 20–25 minutes, until golden and firm.
- Remove from oven and spread tomato sauce evenly over crust. Top with mozzarella and tomato slices.
- Bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use oat flour for a nut-free crust.
- Add Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the crust for more flavor.
- Top with roasted veggies, grilled chicken, or chili flakes for variation.
- Reheat in a skillet or oven (350 °F) to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.
- Par-bake crust ahead or freeze crusts (without toppings) for easy future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: undefined
- Calories: approx. 220 kcal per crust
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 13 g per crust
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: undefined
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 20 g per crust
- Cholesterol: undefined
