Description
A crispy, healthy, and protein-packed flatbread pizza using cottage cheese as the creamy base. Perfect for a quick snack or light meal that is satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 large whole wheat or multigrain flatbreads (about 7 oz / 200g each)
- 1 cup (8 oz / 240g) small curd low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (1 oz / 25g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup (4 fl oz / 120ml) tomato sauce (no-sugar-added preferred)
- 1/2 cup (1.75 oz / 50g) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (e.g., sliced cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, thinly sliced red onion, spinach, olives, cooked chicken)
- 1 tablespoon (0.5 fl oz / 15ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil.
- Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Spoon tomato sauce over the cottage cheese layer in a thin, even layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top, then add your choice of toppings without overloading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and crispy, cheese is melted, and toppings are slightly roasted.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, then slice and serve. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
[‘Use small-curd cottage cheese for a smoother texture that spreads easily and bakes creamy.’, ‘Do not overload toppings to avoid soggy flatbread.’, ‘Brush edges with olive oil to achieve golden, crispy crust.’, ‘Check baking time at 10 minutes to prevent burning as ovens vary.’, ‘Add fresh herbs like basil after baking for bright flavor.’, ‘Prepare cottage cheese mixture and toppings ahead for quick assembly.’, ‘Using a pizza stone can yield an even crispier crust but is optional.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.’, ‘This recipe does not freeze well due to texture changes in cottage cheese.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread pizza (h
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 28
Keywords: high-protein, cottage cheese, flatbread pizza, healthy snack, crispy, quick meal, vegetarian option