Description

This Easy Healthy Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole Recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, packed with protein and veggies to satisfy your cravings while keeping it light and healthy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound (450g) lean (93%) ground turkey

3 cups shredded medium zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)

1 small yellow onion

diced

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 can (14.5 oz / 410g) diced tomatoes

no-salt-added preferred

1 cup (113g) low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Stir in the shredded zucchini and diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and add to the turkey mixture. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize the casserole to your taste. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg

Keywords: Ground Turkey, Zucchini, Casserole, Healthy Dinner, Quick Meal