Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole
A comforting yet nutritious ground turkey and zucchini casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes (canned is fine)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; let them cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula while cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Mix in the Tomatoes: Pour in the diced tomatoes, stirring everything together and letting it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a baking dish, layer half of the zucchini slices at the bottom, followed by the turkey mixture, then add the remaining zucchini on top.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in your preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melty and golden.
Notes
For a low-carb version, swap zucchini with thinly sliced eggplant. Customize herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg