Print

Healthy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza

healthy high-protein cottage cheese flatbread pizza - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy flatbread pizza topped with creamy cottage cheese, fresh herbs, and veggies, offering a healthy, high-protein alternative to traditional pizza.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 plain or whole wheat flatbread (about 6–8 inches)
  • 1 cup (225 g) small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs. Stir gently until evenly blended but still textured.
  3. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind the Parmesan will add saltiness.
  4. Place the flatbread on a baking sheet or pizza peel. Lightly brush the surface with olive oil.
  5. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the flatbread, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  6. Scatter the chopped spinach and halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan on top.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the cheese topping is lightly golden. If using a pizza stone, slide the flatbread onto it carefully.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two. Drizzle a little more olive oil if desired and add extra fresh herbs.
  9. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Notes

Drain cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve for 5 minutes to prevent soggy crust. Check pizza at 12 minutes to avoid overbaking. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute almond or cashew-based cottage cheese and omit Parmesan or use vegan cheese. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free flatbread or naan.

Nutrition

Keywords: cottage cheese pizza, flatbread pizza, high protein pizza, healthy pizza, quick dinner, easy meal, vegetarian pizza

Find it online: https://atomicbite.com/healthy-high-protein-cottage-cheese-flatbread-pizza-recipe-easy-and-delicious-meal/