Description
A hearty and delicious casserole featuring ground turkey and zucchini, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Meanwhile, lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Place a layer of zucchini slices on the bottom of the dish.
- Spoon half of the turkey mixture over the zucchini, spreading it evenly.
- If using, sprinkle half of the cooked quinoa or rice over the turkey layer.
- Repeat with another layer of zucchini slices and the remaining turkey mixture. Top with the remainder of the quinoa or rice, if using.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg