Description
A delicious low-carb alternative to pizza, this zucchini pizza casserole layers fresh zucchini with savory pizza toppings for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange zucchini in a baking dish.
- Spread marinara sauce over the zucchini.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Add pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for best texture.
- Substitute turkey pepperoni for a lower-fat option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: zucchini pizza casserole, low carb pizza, healthy pizza alternative