Zucchini Pizza Casserole | Low-Carb & Gluten-Free
Experience the deliciousness of a Zucchini Pizza Casserole that brings all the classic flavors of pizza without the carbs or gluten. This hearty dish incorporates fresh zucchini as a creative crust, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy nights in. Packed with ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and melted cheese, this casserole not only satisfies your comfort food cravings but also aligns with your health goals. Simple to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- black pepper
- onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grate zucchinis and drain excess moisture using a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and half the Italian seasoning.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft; add garlic and ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Mix in marinara sauce and remaining Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Spread turkey mixture over baked zucchini crust; top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg