Low Carb Zucchini Crust Pizza

Low carb zucchini crust pizza brings a satisfying crunch with every bite, topped with savory turkey, gooey mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni for a flavor-packed treat.

Course Main Course

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 550kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini cut into small strips
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded
1/2 lbs ground turkey or your favorite ground meat
1 cup marinara sauce
150 g pepperoni slices
Parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Place zucchini strips on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze as much water from the zucchini as possible.
In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
Grease an oven safe skillet and press the zucchini onto it.
Bake zucchini the oven for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the ground beef on medium-high heat. Mix in the marinara sauce.
After baking the zucchini, spread the marinara mixture on top of the zucchini crust. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese. Then add the pepperoni.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Allow to cool and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Recipe Adapted: Kendra's Treats

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