Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole

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This zucchini casserole is a low-carb alternative to pizza.

Submitted by Brenda
Published on February 1, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 cups shredded zucchini

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef

  • ½ white onion, chopped

  • 1 cup pizza sauce

  • 1 ounce pepperoni slices

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Place shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle salt on top. Press down to drain as much water as possible. Let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

  3. Add eggs, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to the zucchini. Mix well. Press mixture into the prepared baking dish.

  4. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Mix pizza sauce with cooked beef and spoon over zucchini mixture in the baking pan.

  6. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the meat. Top with pepperoni slices.

  7. Return baking dish to the hot oven and bake until mozzarella cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
16g Fat
6g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 563mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 191mg 15%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 216mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.