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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

This Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a healthy twist on traditional pizza, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Zucchini
  • 1 Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 lb. Turkey ground
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • ? cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning divided
  • ? teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ? teaspoon Onion Powder

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • large skillet
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Grate the zucchini, place it in a colander, and drain the excess moisture with the back of a spoon.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning.
  4. Press the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saut? the onion and bell pepper until soft and the onion is translucent.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  7. Add the ground turkey and cook thoroughly. Stir in the marinara sauce and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning.
  8. Remove the zucchini crust from the oven and spread the sauce mixture evenly on top.
  9. Sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 13gSodium: 617mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping meats or adding different vegetables and cheeses.

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