Dinner

Easy Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl for Healthy Eating Recipe

BySarah Summers December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Introduction

If you love the flavors of pizza but want to keep things low carb and healthy, this Easy Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl is the perfect choice. It layers savory meat, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese into a comforting, crust-free dish that’s simple to make and delicious to eat.

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 meat or sausage (beef, turkey, or Italian sausage)
1 cup no-sugar-added marinara or pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 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-sized 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 desired. Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach, cooking until veggies are softened. Stir in Italian seasoning.
Step 3: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Evenly layer the cooked meat and vegetable mixture over the sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, and add any optional toppings you like.
Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Step 5: Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes, then serve your crustless pizza bowl in bowls or plates and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overload the dish with fillings to avoid watery results.
Grate your own cheese to ensure better melting and avoid additives.
Try a vegetarian version by replacing meat with extra mushrooms, zucchini, or artichoke hearts.
Add a spicy kick with red pepper flakes, jalapeños, or spicy sausage.
Boost the cheese layers for extra creaminess using mozzarella, provolone, and ricotta.
Experiment with different herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley instead of Italian seasoning.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors deepen overnight, making leftovers even tastier. You can also freeze the dish in freezer-safe containers for longer storage. Reheat in the oven until warmed through and the cheese bubbles again.

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 make this recipe vegetarian?

Yes, simply replace the meat with extra vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or artichoke hearts for a filling vegetarian alternative.

What is the best way to reheat leftovers?

Reheat the leftover crustless pizza bowl in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through and the cheese is bubbly. This helps retain the texture better than microwaving.