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Low Carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Low carb never tasted so good! Zucchini pizza casserole loaded with a meat sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni. Top with your favorite pizza toppings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded zucchini (we used drained frozen zucchini)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 32 ounces meaty spaghetti sauce*
- 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni
Optional toppings:
- green pepper
- onions
- mushrooms
Instructions
Prepare the zucchini:
- The success of this recipe partly depends on the zucchini. If the zucchini is frozen, allow it to drain well. I let mine sit in a colander for several hours draining. If the zucchini is fresh, sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon of salt, stir and let the zucchini sit in a colander for 20 minutes.
- After the zucchini (either fresh or frozen) has drained, use a clean lint-free kitchen towel to squeeze any excess liquid from the zucchini. Squeezing out as much liquid as possible will help your casserole to not be watery.
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Make the casserole:
- Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, mix up the drained zucchini, eggs, cheeses, salt, garlic and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes. The crust should be lightly browned.
- Spread the meat sauce evenly over the crust. (Or the browned meat and sauce)
- Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top.
- Top with sliced pepperoni.
- Bake for 20 more minutes or until the pizza is heated through and the cheese is melted. If you would like it slightly browned, put it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, but watch it closely.
- Let the casserole sit for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- *We use our spaghetti sauce that already has meat in it. You can also brown a pound of ground beef or Italian sausage, drain the fat and then add that to another spaghetti sauce. You can also use pizza sauce. Just make sure you have about 4 cups. Please note: This recipe is more like a casserole. If you want it more like a pizza style, use less sauce.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe being cut into 10 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 piece. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1025mg
(43%)
Potassium
501mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
758IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1025mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 758IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.