Description
This Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delicious low-carb twist on traditional pizza. Layers of zucchini, flavorful turkey, marinara sauce, and cheese come together for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Crust:
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Turkey and Sauce:
- 1 Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Turkey, ground
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grate the zucchini, place in a colander, drain excess moisture, then mix with eggs, parmesan, pepper, onion powder, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Press zucchini mixture into greased 9×13 pan, bake for 20 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper until soft, add garlic, cook 1 min. Add turkey, cook, then stir in marinara and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Spread turkey mixture over zucchini crust, top with mozzarella and 1 tsp Italian seasoning, bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite pizza ingredients.
- Make sure to drain the zucchini well to avoid a watery casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
