Zucchini Pizza Casserole: Easy Healthy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and healthy recipe for Zucchini Pizza Casserole that offers a unique twist on classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice zucchinis thinly and lay them on the bottom of a baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to the meat. Stir to combine.
- Layer the meat mixture over the zucchinis in the baking dish.
- Top with bell peppers, onions, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding olives or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg