Zucchini Pizza Casserole | Low-Carb & Gluten-Free
Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delicious and healthier take on traditional pizza, perfect for those seeking a low-carb and gluten-free meal option. This dish combines the fresh flavors of zucchini with savory ground turkey, zesty marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grate zucchini and drain excess moisture in a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained zucchini with eggs, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and ground turkey; cook until done.
- Stir in marinara sauce and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Spread the turkey mixture over the baked zucchini base.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for another 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg