Zucchini Pizza Casserole | Low-Carb & Gluten-Free
Zucchini Pizza Casserole | Low-Carb & Gluten-Free is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, transforming it into a nutritious, comforting casserole. This dish features layers of cheesy goodness and hearty ingredients, perfect for satisfying your pizza cravings without the guilt. With zucchini as a base, this recipe is not only low in carbohydrates but also gluten-free, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite veggies and proteins for a unique culinary experience every time you prepare it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 1 Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grate zucchini and drain excess moisture using a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained zucchini, eggs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and half the Italian seasoning. Press into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until set and golden.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in ground turkey and cook until no longer pink; then mix in marinara sauce and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Spread the sauce mixture over the baked crust, top with mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 145mg