Description
A quick and hearty ground turkey and zucchini casserole that fills the house with warm smells, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper and simmer briefly.
- Place half the zucchini slices in the baking dish as the first layer.
- Spoon half the turkey mixture over the zucchini and sprinkle half the mozzarella on top.
- Repeat the zucchini, turkey, and cheese layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly and the cheese turns golden.
- Let the casserole sit for five minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be assembled a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Use low-moisture mozzarella for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, ground turkey, zucchini, comfort food, healthy recipe