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Crispy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe with Fresh Basil for Easy Healthy Meals

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A quick and healthy flatbread pizza featuring a crispy crust, creamy high-protein cottage cheese topping, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella. Perfect for busy weeknights and light meals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large naan or 2 smaller pita breads (thin, sturdy flatbread)
  • 1 cup (225g) small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (50g) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
  • Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a pizza stone inside if using, and heat for about 20 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, minced garlic, salt, and cracked black pepper. Blend briefly in a blender or food processor until smooth but slightly textured.
  3. Lightly brush both sides of the flatbread with olive oil.
  4. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
  6. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves over the cheese layer. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Transfer the assembled flatbread pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Drizzle extra olive oil or scatter fresh basil if desired.
  10. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Use a preheated pizza stone or hot baking sheet for a crispy crust. Blend cottage cheese for smoother texture. Brush olive oil on both sides of flatbread to avoid sogginess. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flatbread or cauliflower crust. For dairy-free, use plant-based cottage cheese and vegan mozzarella.

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