Oatmeal & Zucchini Pizza Bowl

The keto Oatmeal & Zucchini Pizza Bowl is a delicious keto dish. This dish uses zucchini along with hemp hearts and flaxseeds as low-carb alternatives to oatmeal to create these bowls. This dish contains herbs and fresh garlic along with keto marinara sauce and melted cheese, which provides the delicious pizza flavor without the carbs. This bowl is customizable, and we can add toppings of choice like pepperoni, different cheese, olives, or basil as we like. These keto Oatmeal & Zucchini Pizza Bowl are loaded with lots of fiber, protein, and good fats, which help to get full, and they also align with this diet perfectly.

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STATS:

• Caloric count: 290 kcal
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Time for preparation: 10 minutes
• Cooking mode: Stove
• Portion size: 1 bowl
• Time for cooking: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Overall time: 25 minutes
• Course: Main
• Diet: Keto
• Portion: 1

EQUIPMENT:

• Small saucepan
• Non-stick skillet
• Mixing spoon
• Cheese grater
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Bowl

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup zucchini
• ¼ cup hemp hearts
• 1 tbsp. flaxseed
• 2 tbsp. almond milk
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. Keto marinara sauce
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp. Parmesan
• 1 tbsp. olives or pepperoni
• Fresh basil or parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ZUCCHINI:

• We have to use fresh zucchini for this dish and squeeze the water properly for the best texture.

HEMP HEARTS:

• These are great to add to this dish as a substitute for oatmeal to make the keto bowl.

FLAX SEEDS:

• It is added to thicken the mixture, and it also adds the fiber content.

ALMOND MILK:

• Almond milk is used, which is devoid of sugar to limit the carb quantity, and it is used to fix the texture.

KETO MARINARA SAUCE:

• Keto marinara sauce is added to provide the flavor, and it should be sugar-free to provide the taste.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• It is added to provide the melt, and it also provides the pizza flavor.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• It is included to offer the umami flavor, nutty, & savory taste.

TOPPINGS:

• We use olives & pepperoni as a topping to provide the real pizza taste.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm up the oil in a pan on a moderate flame.
2. Then include shredded zucchini and toss them for three minutes till they get lightly tender.
3. Mix the flax seeds and hemp hearts in the zucchini.
4. Then, include garlic seasoning, salt, almond milk, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for five minutes to make it thick.
5. Turn off the flame, mix the mozzarella cheese, and take it out in serving bowls.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese, marinara sauce, along with olives and pepperoni, and broil to melt the cheese.
7. Garnish the bowls with parsley & serve warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• A green or arugula salad is served along with this bowl.
• Keto garlic breadsticks are served along with this dish.
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to make the spicy bowls.
• We can include a pouch or a fried egg in the bowl for additional protein.
  Keto ranch or Cesar dressing pairs well with this bowl.

TIPS:

• Squash all the extra water from the zucchini to avoid a soggy dish.
• We use almond milk to adjust the consistency of this dish.
• You can use a mixture of cheeses for the variation in flavor.
• Include some mushrooms or spinach for additional vegetable content.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the remaining dish in separate containers and store it for three days.

FREEZER:

• We should not have to freeze this pizza bowl because zucchini will release its water content.

FAQs:

Is there any replacement for hemp hearts?

• We can use chia seeds or ground almonds, but it is best to use hemp hearts to prepare a similar texture to an oatmeal-like dish.

Is this pizza bowl spicy?

• This pizza bowl is not spicy, but you can sprinkle some red flakes or jalapeno slices to make it spicy.

Can I prepare a non-dairy dish?

• We can prepare a non-dairy dish along with dairy-free cheese alternatives, but the texture and taste might differ.

Is this dish good for meal prep purposes?

• It is best to have a fresh dish, but we can store this dish in the fridge only for three days; don’t store it in the freezer, as zucchini will release water.

Can I bake these bowls?

• We can assemble them in individual serving bowls and bake them at 375 degrees F for ten minutes.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Number of calories: 290 kcal
Whole carbs: 8g
Net carbs: 5g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Serving size: One bowl
Portion: 1
Sodium: 400mg
Potassium: 500mg