Easy Low Carb Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole
A delicious and healthy casserole packed full of protein and vegetables, perfect for a low-carb lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Layer half of the zucchini in a baking dish, add the turkey mixture on top, then layer the remaining zucchini.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice the zucchini evenly for consistent cooking. Add bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg