Perfect 🌿🧄🧀! Here’s a detailed step-by-step recipe for your Garlic & Spinach White Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust – high-protein, low-carb, and super flavorful:
🍕 Garlic & Spinach White Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cottage Cheese Crust
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1 cup cottage cheese (drained, full-fat or low-fat)
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2 large eggs
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture)
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½ cup almond flour (or oat flour if not keto)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
For the White Pizza Sauce & Topping
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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½ cup ricotta cheese (or more cottage cheese for lighter option)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a blender or food processor, add: cottage cheese, eggs, mozzarella, almond flour, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the mixture onto the lined baking tray and spread it into a thin round or rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and set. Remove and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Spinach Topping
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In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–40 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).
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Toss in the chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
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Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the cooled crust.
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Add the garlic-spinach mixture on top.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like spice.
Step 4: Bake & Finish
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Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
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Remove from oven, let it rest for 3–4 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Slice into 6–8 pieces and serve warm.
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Great with a side of fresh salad or roasted veggies.
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Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days – reheat in oven/air fryer for best texture.
✨ Nutrition (per slice, 8 slices)
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Calories: ~160
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Protein: ~14g
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Carbs: ~5g
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Fat: ~9g