Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole Recipe
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole is a delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food dish. Packed with lean ground turkey, nutritious zucchini, and flavorful herbs and cheeses, it’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 medium zucchinis (sliced into half-moons)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Casserole Base:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the turkey mixture: Brown the ground turkey in olive oil, then add onion, garlic, and zucchini. Season with herbs and spices.
- Prepare the casserole base: Mix cooked rice or quinoa with sour cream, yogurt, egg, and half of the mozzarella. Combine with the turkey mixture.
- Bake the casserole: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking for a convenient meal option.
- Feel free to customize by using yellow squash instead of zucchini or adding mushrooms for extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
