Description
Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole – Healthy Comfort Food is a wholesome dish that brings comfort without the guilt. This delicious casserole combines lean ground turkey with fresh zucchini and savory Italian herbs, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up (about 5-6 minutes). Stir in tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- Layer half of the sliced zucchini in the baking dish, followed by half of the turkey mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg