Description
A delicious and lighter twist on classic pizza, featuring shredded zucchini and your favorite toppings in a savory casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shred your zucchini and salt it, letting it sit for 15 minutes before squeezing out excess moisture.
- Combine the zucchini, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Cook the ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add the bell pepper and mushrooms, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the casserole by layering the zucchini crust, meat mixture, pizza sauce, and cheeses.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: zucchini, pizza, casserole, dinner recipe, comfort food