Description
These Keto Pizza Bowls offer a delicious, low-carb twist on traditional pizza, combining savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese in an easy-to-make, crustless dish perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Meat and Sauce
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage or ground beef, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm while you prepare the filling.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma. - Combine meat and sauce: Stir in the cooked Italian sausage or ground beef along with the sugar-free pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture is heated through evenly.
- Assemble pizza bowls: Evenly distribute the meat and vegetable mixture into 4 oven-safe ramekins or small bowls.
- Add cheese and pepperoni: Top each bowl with shredded mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and 3 slices of pepperoni per bowl for that authentic pizza flavor.
- Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bowls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving to enjoy a hearty, low-carb pizza experience.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with other low-carb toppings like olives, spinach, bacon, or jalapeños depending on your preference.
- To make a vegetarian version, omit the meat and increase the quantity of sautéed vegetables.
- Using ramekins makes serving easy, but small oven-safe bowls will also work.
