Description

This GF Zucchini Pizza Casserole. Transforms simple ingredients. Into a spectacular dinner. That defies dietary restrictions. With layers of shredded zucchini baked into a crust. Topped with savory turkey. And smothered in gooey cheese. It’s a guilt-free indulgence. That brings the essence of pizza night. To a health-conscious audience. Every bite offers a melange of textures. And flavors. Making it a go-to for comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

Four medium-sized zucchini One bell pepper, finely chopped

One yellow onion, diced

Four cloves of garlic, finely minced

One tablespoon of olive oil

Two eggs

One pound of ground turkey

Two cups of marinara sauce

Two cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

One-quarter cup of grated Parmesan cheese

One tablespoon of Italian seasoning, divided

One-half teaspoon of black pepper

One-half teaspoon of onion powder

Instructions

Start by grating the zucchini. Into a colander. Press down with a spoon. To squeeze out as much water as possible.

In a bowl, mix the grated zucchini with eggs, Parmesan, black pepper, onion powder, and a teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Transfer this mixture. Into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. And flatten it into an even layer. Bake this base. For 20 minutes.

While that bakes. Warm the olive oil in a skillet. Over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cooking until the onion turns translucent.

Toss in the minced garlic. And let it cook for a minute more. Before adding the ground turkey. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink. Then mix in the marinara sauce. And another teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Take the zucchini base out of the oven. Evenly spread the turkey. And sauce mixture over it. And top with mozzarella cheese. And an additional sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Return it to the oven. And bake for another 20 minutes. Until everything is bubbly. And deliciously melded together.

Notes

To ensure this Zucchini Pizza Casserole stays gluten-free. Opt for certified gluten-free labels. On all packaged ingredients. Like marinara sauce and spices. For an extra touch of flavor. Consider adding gluten-free Italian sausage. Instead of turkey. Enhancing the robust flavors. Without compromising dietary needs. This dish is not only satisfying. But also aligns perfectly. With a gluten-sensitive lifestyle.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes