by KetoFocus.com
A simple way to enjoy pizza in 1 minute
5 Stars (3 Reviews) 5 Comments
5 Ingredients or LessCarnivoreCasseroleEasyEgg FreeKid FriendlyNut FreeOne PotPizza
All of the saucy Italian flavors of pizza tossed into a bowl and microwaved. Pizza bowls are an easy, crustless way to satisfy those pizza cravings without having to make a pie!
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Nutrition Facts
1
Servings
172
Calories
14.3g
Fat
7.6g
Protein
3.5g
Net Carb
3.9g
Total Carbs
When you want pizza, you don’t always want to make a pizza or order out. It’s an easy meal when I am short on time. It’s in my top 3 go-to time saving meals along with my bell pepper sandwich and pesto pasta.
The ideal method for making a crustless pizza bowl is to cook it in the microwave. Once you add all of your favorite pizza toppings to a bowl. It only takes about a minute to cook the ingredients and melt the cheese. It comes out bubbly hot and you get the most incredible cheese pull that get your stomach growling on pizza night.
What makes this recipe keto?
- It’s crustless pizza – It’s no surprise that all the carbs in pizza is in the crust. This keto pizza bowl is a smaller, portion controlled version of a crustless pizza. You get the satisfaction of eating pizza, but without the pizza dough!
- Low sugar marinara – Look for brands of pizza sauce that low in carbs. Many bottled marinara sauces at the grocery store contain added sugars for flavor. There are a few brands, like Rao’s and YoMama that make keto approved pizza sauce. If you really want to control the ingredients in your red sauce, just make your own marinara!
KetoFocus fans agree it’s the best quick pizza option on a keto diet!!
” When the rest of my family eats pizza, I usually just eat this! It’s the best way to go.”
➥ from YouTube subscriber @airman6822
- How to make a pizza bowl
- Recipe Details
- Watch the recipe video
- Pizza Bowl Ingredients
- Pizza Bowl Directions
- Similar recipes others love
- Variations
- Storage information
- FAQs
How to make a pizza bowl
- Grab a small bowl or large ramekin.
- Pour in a small amount of marinara or pizza sauce to the bottom of the bowl.
- Add you favorite pizza toppings – pepperoni, cooked sausage, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers.
- Top with shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
- Add a dash of Italian Seasoning.
- Microwave for 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
Key ingredients
- Pizza sauce – You only need a few tablespoons of pizza sauce or marinara sauce. Tomato sauce can also be used in a pinch. For a white pizza sauce, try using alfredo sauce or even ranch dressing.
- Pizza toppings – Add you favorite pizza toppings – as long as they are pre-cooked. Since we are only microwaving our pizza bowl to melt the cheese, it’s important for the ingredients to be fully cooked for safety and texture. Consider adding pepperoni, salami, black olives, mushroom, cooked Italian sausage, cooked bacon, meatballs, fresh basil, bell pepper and/or onions.
- Cheese – For this recipe, I used shredded mozzarella cheese, but you can add your favorite blend of Italian cheeses like cheddar, Colby Jack, Provolone, Parmesan cheese.
Pizza Bowl Recipe Video
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Pizza Bowl Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons pizza or marinara sauce
- 4 slices pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon sliced black olives
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- dash Italian seasoning
Pizza Bowl Directions
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Add sauce
To a small microwave safe bowl or ramekin, add marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- Marinara sauce
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Layer in pizza toppings
Add pizza toppings on top of the marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- Pepperoni
- Sliced olives
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Top with cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and add a dash of Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
- Shredded cheese
- Italian seasoning
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Microwave instructions
Microwave 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
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Oven instructions
Bake in an oven proof container under the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Air fryer instructions
Bake in an oven proof container like a ramekin placed in an air fryer basket and bake at 400 °F for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Variations
Of course, just like the Macro’s Pizza Bowl that you can order at the restaurant, this crustless pizza is completely customizable. Add in your favorite pizza ingredients and cheese. Here are some ideas.
Proteins
- Pepperoni
- Salami
- Cooked crumbled sausage
- Bacon
- Canadian bacon
Veggies
- Spinach
- Bell pepper
- Red onion
- Olives
- Anchovies
- Tomatoes
Cheeses
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Colby Jack cheese
- Cream cheese
- Cottage cheese – a great low fat, high protein option!
Seasonings
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh herbs – parsley, basil, oregano
Storage information
This pizza bowl recipe is a single-serve recipe, so you shouldn’t have much leftover. If you do have leftovers or care to meal prep this recipe, simply store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
To reheat, cook in the microwave for 1 minute or broil on high for 2-3 minutes.
Pizza Bowl: FAQS
What is a pizza bowl?
A pizza bowl is a crustless pizza where all of your favorite pizza toppings are added to a bowl, topped with cheese and microwaved for 1 minute or baked under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
Are pizza bowls keto friendly?
Yes! You can enjoy a pizza bowl on the keto diet. Try to select a pizza sauce that is low crab and doesn't contain additional sugar. Most pizza toppings are keto friendly. Avoid pineapple.
What pizza chains making crustless pizzas?
Macro's Pizza makes pizza bowls along with Papa Murphy's they have keto pizza that are made without pizza crust or cauliflower.
What kind of bowl should I use.
You can use any size just make sure that it is large enough to hold your toppings. Make sure you are using a microwave-safe or oven-safe bowl or ramekins.
Nutritional information & Macros
Nutrition Information
Pizza Bowl
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving | |
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Calories | 172 |
Fat | 14.3g |
Protein | 7.6g |
Total Carbs | 3.9g |
Net Carbs | 3.5g |
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I love this recipe! I am new here, but this pizza bowl was amazing. I am going to make your deep dish pizza next!
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Yeah baby… the whole family was eating pizza bowls last night all with their own ingredients. It was pretty fun and the kids loved it.
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When I was kid my buddies and I made pizza this way! It was just a plate, cheese, (sometimes ketchup), and pepperoni and we would microwave it for 45 seconds. This reminds me a lot of that. I guess we have come full circle. Thank you for letting me share my story.
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Do you have a sodium count?
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It depends on the brand of ingredients you use but mine was 481mg
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