Guilt-Free Zucchini Pizza Casserole for the Whole Family
A delicious Guilt-Free Zucchini Pizza Casserole for the Whole Family that's both nutritious and satisfying.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Kitchen towel
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups shredded Zucchini salted and drained
- 1 teaspoon Salt to draw out moisture
- 2 large Eggs to bind the crust
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese for flavor and structure
For the Filling
- 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with turkey or plant-based meats
- ½ cup chopped Onion adds sweetness
- 2 cups Pizza Sauce for flavor
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper chopped
- ½ cup sliced Mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano traditional herb
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Topping
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese for gooeyness
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese for tangy flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss zucchini with salt and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Drain zucchini using a kitchen towel.
- Combine drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan, and half of the mozzarella.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and press the zucchini mixture evenly.
- Bake crust for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
Cooking the Filling
- Cook beef and onion in a skillet until browned and onion is translucent.
- Mix in pizza sauce, green bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Assembly
- Spread beef mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar.
- Bake again for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
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