Need a quick meal that tastes like a pizza but has over 30 grams of protein per serving?! This is a super easy naturally gluten-free dish that can easily be dairy-free as well if that's your thing. In my house, we frequently have "make-your-own-pizza" night and though pizza is great every once in a while, when you're trying to up your protein and nutrients, this Protein Pizza Bowl is the way to go. What you need:
- 1 serving chickpea pasta (you can also use red lentil pasta)...easy to find in any groccery store
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (lower the sugar in it the better)
- Tons of chopped veggies (my favorites are peppers, onions and mushrooms)
- 1 serving (about 16 slices) turkey pepperoni
- Sprinkle of cheese of your choice (my favorite is the cashew mozzarella from Trader Joe's)
What you do:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on package
- Toss cooked pasta with most of the pizza sauce
- Put saucy pasta in oven-safe bowl
- Top with veggies and pepperoni
- Drizzle remaining sauce all over
- Sprinkle with cheese
- Bake for 30 minutes
That's it...super easy and even better yet, it's a simple thing to do on family pizza night and still make your nutrition goals!