Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe Idea

 

Ingredients For Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe Idea

4 cups shredded zucchini (8 Greens)

2 eggs (⅔ Lean)

½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (8 Condiments)

1 ⅓ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese, divided (1 ⅓ Lean)

1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, divided (1 Lean)

1 ½ lbs 90 to 94% lean ground beef ~ 18 ounces cooked (3 Leans)

½ cup chopped onions (8 Condiments)

1 tsp minced garlic (1 Condiment)

1 ¾ cups no sugar added marinara sauce (7 Greens)

1 ½ cups chopped bell peppers (3 Greens)

1 ounce pickled jalapenos ~optional (1 Optional Snack)

Instructions For Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe Idea

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place shredded zucchini on a clean kitchen towel. Let it sit for 30 min and then squeeze out moisture. Combine zucchini, eggs, parmesan cheese, ⅔ cup mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Press mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch or 3 quart baking dish. Bake for about 25 min.

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium heat until meat is done. Drain liquid. Stir in marinara sauce. Pour the mixture over baked zucchini crust. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with chopped peppers and jalapenos if desired. Bake an additional 20 minute or until heated through.

Enjoy!