Description
A cozy, low-carb casserole featuring ground turkey and zucchini, topped with melty mozzarella for a satisfying comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Slice zucchinis into 1/4-inch rounds. Arrange slices on paper towels, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt, and let sit for 15–20 minutes. Pat the rounds dry thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and brown for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Return browned turkey to skillet. Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian herbs, and black pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Layer half of the zucchini in the baking dish, then half of the turkey mixture, followed by half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy dinner, healthy casserole, ground turkey, zucchini, low-carb comfort food