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Pizza protein bowl with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and fresh basil in an oven-safe bowl

Pizza Protein Bowl

All the bold flavors of pizza in a healthy quinoa bowl. Sauteed veggies, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni come together in one oven-safe bowl in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa use pre-cooked or store-bought ready-to-heat packs for fastest prep
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes drained thoroughly
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced, cremini recommended
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese pre-shredded melts fastest
  • 6 pepperoni slices 6 to 8 slices
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven-safe bowl
  • Broiler or toaster oven

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced bell pepper and sliced mushrooms. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
  2. Stir in cooked quinoa and drained diced tomatoes. Mix well and heat through for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe bowl. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
  4. Layer pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  5. Place under the broiler or in a toaster oven for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and pepperoni edges begin to curl. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  6. Remove carefully, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve warm.

Notes

Use pre-cooked quinoa to keep total time at 10 minutes. Drain canned tomatoes thoroughly before adding. Watch the broiler closely as cheese can burn within seconds. For no broiler, microwave in 30-second intervals until cheese melts.