Description
Delicious and easy Low Carb Pizza Bowls that are perfect for a keto-friendly, gluten-free dinner. These crustless pizza bowls are loaded with Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and plenty of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. Great for meal prep or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup marinara or low-carb pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil spray or drizzle for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pizza bowls.
- Prepare Ramekins: Lightly grease four small oven-safe ramekins or bowls with olive oil to prevent sticking and to add a subtle flavor.
- Add Sauce: Spoon a layer of marinara or low-carb pizza sauce into the bottom of each ramekin, forming the base of the pizza bowl.
- Layer Sausage and Vegetables: Evenly divide the cooked crumbled Italian sausage among the ramekins. Top each with sliced mushrooms, chopped green bell pepper, sliced black olives, and chopped red onion.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic powder evenly over the toppings for a rich, herby flavor boost.
- Add Cheese: Generously top each bowl with shredded mozzarella cheese and finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional Broil: For a golden, crispy cheese top, broil the bowls for the last 1–2 minutes of baking—watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bowls to cool for a few minutes before serving to let everything set and be safe to eat.
Notes
- Customize these pizza bowls with your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, cooked bacon, or fresh spinach.
- Use a sugar-free marinara sauce to keep the carbohydrate count low.
- These bowls are excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat as needed.
