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Healthy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza

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A quick and easy high-protein flatbread pizza topped with a creamy cottage cheese base and smoky roasted vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights and meatless meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large whole wheat or multigrain flatbread (8–10 inches diameter)
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (small-curd preferred)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
  • Fresh arugula or baby spinach (optional for topping)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Grated parmesan or feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Toss zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast vegetables for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
  4. While veggies roast, combine cottage cheese, minced garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend if smoother texture is desired.
  5. Remove roasted veggies from oven and set aside. Lower oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the flatbread, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges.
  7. Top with roasted vegetables evenly. Sprinkle grated parmesan or feta cheese if desired.
  8. Place the flatbread pizza on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are crispy and cheese base begins to brown slightly.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh arugula or baby spinach and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  10. Slice and serve warm immediately.

Notes

Watch the pizza carefully after 8 minutes to avoid burning the flatbread. For a crisper base, toast the flatbread alone for 3-4 minutes before spreading the cottage cheese. Roasting veggies ahead of time can save prep time. Use a food processor to blend cottage cheese for a creamier texture if desired.

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