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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Irresistible Zucchini Pizza Casserole That's Low-Carb Magic

This Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a healthy, low-carb twist on pizza, packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 4 cups Shredded zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (divided) Divide into two portions
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound Ground beef Can be substituted with turkey
  • 1 medium Chopped onion
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce
  • 1 cup Chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini with salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini.
  4. Mix in the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and press the zucchini mixture evenly into the dish.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until the crust is set and lightly golden.
  7. Brown the ground beef along with the chopped onion in a skillet.
  8. Add the pizza sauce, chopped bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper to the skillet.
  9. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  10. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid a soggy crust.

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