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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole: A Low-Carb Cheesy Comfort Dish

Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delightful low-carb dish that merges pizza flavors with a nutritious zucchini base, making it healthy and satisfying.
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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: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Crust
  • 2 medium Zucchini
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese divided
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grater
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Shred the zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out excess liquid from the zucchini using a clean dish towel.
  4. Mix the drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half the mozzarella.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the zucchini mixture evenly.
  6. Bake the crust for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Cook beef and onion in a skillet until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Add pizza sauce, bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper to the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the baked zucchini crust.
  10. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
  11. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  12. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite toppings or proteins.

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