Pizza lovers… the wait is over! Here’s your guilt-free fix.

Taking charge of your health and losing weight don’t have to mean saying goodbye to all of your favorite foods. Much of the time it means finding healthier, more nutritious substitutes and alternatives that give you the tastes you love without the extra calories.

And if pizza is at the top of your favorites list, this healthy zucchini pizza casserole is for you!

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Lean and Green Counts:
🥦 1 Lean
🥦 3 Green
🥦 2 1/2 Condiment

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this zucchini pizza casserole:

• 3 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded (2 medium zucchini)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 oz. reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 oz. reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 can light cooking spray
• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 (14.5oz) can Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped

Here’s what to do:

1 — Preheat your oven to 400*F.

2 — Place shredded, unpeeled zucchini in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 10 minutes then press to release moisture.

3 — Combine zucchini with eggs, parmesan, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

4 — Press mixture into a lightly greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

5 — Meanwhile, cook the beef and onion in a medium skillet until done. Drain any liquid and then stir in diced tomatoes.

6 — Pour beef mixture over the zucchini and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Top with green peppers.

7 — Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until heated through.

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