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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole: A Deliciously Healthy Family Meal

Satisfy your pizza cravings with this healthy Zucchini Pizza Casserole, loaded with veggies, ground beef, and cheese.
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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: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Zucchini Shredded, salted, and drained
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For drawing moisture from zucchini
  • 2 large Eggs For binding
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Or ground turkey/plant-based meat
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Homemade or low-sugar store-bought
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Diced, can swap for any color
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Fresh, canned, or rehydrated dried
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can substitute with fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Can use low-fat
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese Or vegan cheese alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the zucchini and other ingredients.
  2. Sprinkle shredded zucchini with salt and let it rest in a colander for about 10 minutes.
  3. Wrap the zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
  4. Combine the drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a mixing bowl.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom.
  6. Bake the crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until the beef is browned.
  8. Stir in pizza sauce, green bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread the meat mixture over the baked zucchini crust.
  10. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for another 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  12. Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with additional veggies or different meats for varied flavor profiles. Allow proper time for draining zucchini to achieve perfect crust texture.

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