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Ingredients
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- 4 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grate zucchini and drain excess moisture.
- Mix grated zucchini with eggs, parmesan, black pepper, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Press zucchini mixture into a greased baking pan and pre-bake for 20 minutes.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until soft.
- Add garlic and ground turkey; cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Spread the turkey mixture over the baked zucchini crust.
- Top with mozzarella and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is well drained to prevent a soggy crust.
Customize seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Substitute ground turkey with beef or chicken for different flavor options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 95