Zucchini Pizza Casserole | Low-Carb & Gluten-Free
Zucchini Pizza Casserole | Low-Carb & Gluten-Free is a mouthwatering, guilt-free dish that perfectly balances cheesy goodness with fresh vegetables. This casserole is ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, allowing you to enjoy all the flavors of pizza without the carbs. Made with wholesome ingredients like zucchini and ground turkey, it’s a healthy alternative to traditional pizza. With its rich marinara sauce and melty cheese topping, this recipe will please even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grate zucchini and drain excess moisture using a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Press the zucchini mixture into a greased 9×13 baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper in olive oil until soft; add minced garlic for one more minute.
- Cook ground turkey in the skillet until browned; stir in marinara sauce and remaining seasoning.
- Spread the turkey mixture over the baked zucchini crust and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg