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Homemade broccoli cottage cheese pizza topped with fresh mozzarella and lemon zest on a golden baked crust.
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Broccoli Cottage Cheese Pizza

This broccoli cottage cheese pizza is creamy, fresh, and easy to make with blended cottage cheese, steamed broccoli, and mozzarella on homemade dough.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time19 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 8
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • lemon juice from about 1/2 a lemon, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ cups broccoli
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese 120 grams

Instructions

  • Mix cottage cheese, basil, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  • Steam broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with a lid over top, with 1 tablespoon water for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Roll dough into a 12" circle. Brush the outside inch with olive oil.
  • Spread the cottage cheese mix on the inside of the pizza crust, avoiding the oiled outside inch. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
  • Add the broccoli and mozzarella.
  • Bake at 450℉ (230℃) for 18-20 minutes.
  • Garnish with more red pepper flakes and lemon zest. Slice and serve.

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Notes

Let the pizza cool completely before storing. Transfer slices to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.3mg