Dinner

Easy Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl for Healthy Eating Recipe

ByLily Cross December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Introduction

Enjoy all the flavors of your favorite pizza without the carbs in this easy low carb crustless pizza bowl. Packed with savory meat, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, it’s a satisfying and healthy meal perfect for any day of the week.

The image shows two small foil containers filled with a baked dish. Each container has a base layer of orange sauce, topped with cooked ground meat mixed with small pieces of red tomato and green sliced peppers. On top, there is a generous layer of melted, slightly browned cheese covering the filling. The containers sit on a white marbled surface, and the lighting highlights the texture and colors of the food. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage
1 cup no-sugar-added marinara or pizza sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup fresh spinach
1 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes)
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional toppings: olives, pepperoni slices, fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish or oven-safe bowl with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat or sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed. Add the chopped bell peppers and mushrooms, cooking until softened. Stir in the Italian seasoning and fresh spinach until wilted.
Step 3: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the prepared dish. Evenly add the meat and vegetable mixture over the sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella and any optional toppings you prefer.
Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Step 5: Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Scoop into bowls or plates and enjoy your crustless pizza bowl packed with delicious pizza flavors.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overload the dish to avoid watery results; keep balanced proportions.
Grate your own cheese for better melt and fewer additives.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to firm up.
Try substituting meat with mushrooms, zucchini, or artichoke hearts for a vegetarian version.
Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Boost cheese layers by adding provolone or ricotta for extra creaminess.
Swap Italian seasoning for fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley for a unique twist.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors deepen after resting. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through. This dish also freezes well; store in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months and thaw before reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows two foil containers filled with baked stuffed bell peppers. Each pepper is halved and filled with a mixture of ground meat and rice, topped with melted golden-brown cheese that looks bubbly with slight browning on top. Slices of green bell pepper are placed on the sides of the filling. The foil containers sit on a white marbled surface, and the photo is taken from a close angle focusing on the front pepper, with the second one slightly blurred in the background. The lighting highlights the textures of the melted cheese and the juicy filling. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different meats or make this vegetarian?

Absolutely! You can use ground beef, turkey, Italian sausage, or a mix. For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with extra mushrooms, zucchini, or artichoke hearts to keep it hearty and flavorful.

How can I add more vegetables to this recipe?

Feel free to add chopped broccoli, cauliflower, kale, or any low-carb vegetables you enjoy. Just sauté them with the other veggies to maintain texture and flavor before layering in the dish.

Lily Cross