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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole for Guilt-Free Nights

Transform your pizza cravings into a wholesome, low-carb delight with this Zucchini Pizza Casserole, a perfect meal for health-conscious diners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini Salt and drain well
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with turkey or lentils
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup pizza sauce Choose gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss shredded zucchini with salt and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Thoroughly drain the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
  4. Combine drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella in a bowl.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the zucchini mixture evenly across the bottom.
  6. Bake the zucchini crust for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Brown the ground beef with chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add pizza sauce, bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the zucchini crust.
  10. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  11. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To ensure a firm crust, always squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini and consider customizing with additional veggies.

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