Description
This Cottage Cheese Pesto Pizza is a quick and healthy twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy blend of cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and aromatic pesto as the base, topped with melty mozzarella and baked to golden perfection on a crispy flatbread crust. Perfect for a nutritious and delicious meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 flatbread (5″x 10″ size) or cottage cheese pizza crust
Cheese and Pesto Mixture
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat recommended)
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach
- 3 oz fresh mozzarella or 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot enough to achieve a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Prepare the pesto mixture: Blend the cottage cheese and fresh spinach in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy, creating a vibrant green base for the pizza.
- Add pesto: Stir in the pesto into the blended mixture and blend again until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, infusing it with rich herbaceous flavor.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the pesto and cottage cheese mixture evenly onto the flatbread, making sure to cover the surface well. Then, evenly distribute the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake the pizza: Place the assembled pizza on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh mozzarella with shredded mozzarella if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flatbread or crust.
- Adjust the amount of pesto based on your taste preference for more or less herb flavor.
- The recipe yields two servings, ideal for a light lunch or dinner.
- Make sure to watch the pizza while baking for the perfect crust and cheese melt, as oven temperatures may vary.
