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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole: A Guilt-Free Comfort Dish

Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, packed with flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups shredded Zucchini Drained thoroughly
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Helps to extract moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Can use hard cheese as a substitute
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Use low-fat for lighter option
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with preferred cheese
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion Can be omitted or replaced with shallots
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Choose low-sugar for a healthier option
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper Can substitute with other veggies
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Alternatives include other mushrooms or eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for more intensity
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust for personal spice level

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare ingredients.
  2. In a bowl, combine shredded zucchini with salt and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini using a kitchen towel.
  4. Mix drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella.
  5. Press zucchini mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. Bake zucchini crust in preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden.
  7. Brown ground beef with chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes.
  8. Stir in pizza sauce, green bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread beef mixture evenly over baked zucchini crust.
  10. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
  11. Return casserole to oven and bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  12. Allow casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Squeeze out as much liquid from the zucchini as possible to prevent a soggy crust. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and vegetables for customized flavor.

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