Description
Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delicious low-carb dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the health benefits of zucchini, making it a perfect meal for those looking to enjoy a hearty dish without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the meat and stir to combine.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced zucchini on the bottom.
- Spread half of the meat mixture over the zucchini.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the pepperoni on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, meat mixture, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with mushrooms or additional vegetables.
- Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings, such as bell peppers or olives.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg