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Low Carb Pizza Bowl Meal Prep - A Fast, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Favorite

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed; or use ground turkey or chicken sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sugar marinara or pizza sauce (about 16 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 30–40 slices turkey pepperoni (or regular pepperoni)
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the sausage. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6–8 minutes. If the pan is dry, add olive oil.
  2. Sauté the veggies. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until softened and most of the moisture cooks off, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add sauce and seasonings. Pour in the marinara, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Assemble the bowls. Divide the saucy meat-and-veg mixture among 4 meal prep containers or oven-safe bowls. Top each with mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Add pepperoni slices and olives on top.
  5. Melt the cheese. For meal prep: let cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat later until hot and bubbly. For immediate eating: Broil bowls for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and browns slightly, or microwave 1–2 minutes.
  6. Finish and serve. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley. Enjoy as is or with a simple side salad.