Description
A simple baked casserole using zucchini instead of traditional pizza crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, shredded
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is important for texture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the zucchini base.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices, if using, over the cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, substitute almond flour for the all-purpose flour.
- You can add other pizza toppings like mushrooms or peppers before the final cheese layer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: zucchini, pizza casserole, low-carb crust, baked zucchini, easy dinner