Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

1 lean – 3 Green – 0 Healthy fat – 3 Condiment (Per serving)

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3½ cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella, divided
• 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Cooking spray
• ½ lb. 94% lean ground beef
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1, (14½-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
2. Place zucchini in a strainer, and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 10 minutes, and then press to release moisture.
3. Combine zucchini with eggs, parmesan, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
4. Press mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the beef and onion in a medium skillet until done. Drain any liquid, and then stir in the tomatoes.
6. Pour beef mixture over the zucchini and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Top with green pepper.
7. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until heated through.