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Healthy Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole: A Delicious Twist on Comfort Food

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A hearty and flavorful Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole that’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Let’s gather what we need for our delicious casserole. Here’s a list of ingredients that will bring this dish to life:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add ground turkey, cook until no longer pink, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer half of the turkey mixture and half of the mozzarella in a baking dish, then repeat.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables for more flavor.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg