Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Ingredients:

• 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)
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans of Great Value Italian diced tomatoes, blended 
• or 1 ¾ cup of an approved marinara sauce (7 Greens)
• 1 ½ cups chopped bell peppers (3 Greens)
• 1 ounce pickled jalapenos ~optional (1 Optional Snack)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or 3-quart casserole dish.
   
   

2. Prepare the zucchini. Place the shredded zucchini on a clean kitchen towel and let it sit for 30 minutes. Gather the towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
   
   

3. Make the crust. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, eggs, parmesan cheese, ⅔ cup mozzarella, and ½ cup cheddar cheese. Mix well.
   
   

4. Form the crust. Press the zucchini mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
   
   

5. Bake the crust for about 25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
   
   

6. Cook the beef mixture. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, chopped onions, and garlic until the meat is fully cooked. Drain any excess liquid.
   
   

7. Add the sauce. Stir the diced tomatoes (or marinara sauce) into the beef mixture and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
   
   

8. Assemble the casserole. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the baked zucchini crust.
   
   

9. Add toppings. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Top with chopped bell peppers and jalapeños, if using.

10. Bake again for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Makes 6 Servings

Each serving = 1 Lean, 3 Greens, 3 Condiments and ⅙ Optional Snack

Calories: 336, Protein: 31 g, Carbs: 10 g, Fat: 18 g

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on brands used, ingredient substitutions, and serving size.

* Choose a brand of tomatoes that is less than 5 g of carbs per ½ cup serving. Great Value is a great brand to use.

Guidelines for choosing a tomato sauce (¼ cup serving):

less than 50 calories

less than 5 g carbohydrates

less than 200 mg sodium

less than 3 g of fat

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