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Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza

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A quick and easy protein-rich flatbread pizza using cottage cheese for a moist, tender crust topped with fresh veggies and melted cheese. Perfect for casual gatherings or a wholesome weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, small-curd preferred
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (to drizzle on top)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional extras: red pepper flakes, sliced olives or artichoke hearts, fresh arugula

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt until just combined; batter should be thick but spreadable.
  3. Optionally, pulse cottage cheese in a food processor before mixing for a smoother crust.
  4. Lightly oil the hot baking surface with olive oil.
  5. Spread batter evenly into a roughly 10-inch circle on the hot pizza stone or baking sheet using a spatula.
  6. Bake crust alone for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and crust is set but not fully cooked.
  7. Remove crust from oven; evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the surface.
  8. Layer sliced tomatoes, red onions, and torn basil leaves on top.
  9. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over toppings and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  10. Return pizza to oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and toppings are slightly roasted.
  11. Remove pizza and let cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
  12. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh arugula or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Drain excess moisture from cottage cheese if too wet. Preheat baking surface to ensure a crispy crust. Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy crust. Let crust rest after baking for better texture. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free version. Vegan adaptations possible with plant-based egg substitutes and dairy-free cheese.

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