Recipe Details
Ingredients
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4cupsshredded unpeeled zucchini
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½teaspoonsalt
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2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
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½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
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2eggs, lightly beaten
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1poundground beef
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½cupchopped onion
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1(15 ounce) canItalian-style tomato sauce
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1teaspoonItalian seasoning
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1green bell pepper, chopped
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½cupsliced fresh mushrooms
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½cupsliced black olives
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Place zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the moisture.
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Combine zucchini, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Mix in Parmesan and eggs until well combined. Press into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
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Remove crust from the oven and spoon sauce mixture over top. Scatter bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and remaining mozzarella and Monterey Jack over sauce.
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Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing into six pieces and serving.
Tips
You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories409 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g |
33% |
Saturated Fat 13g |
64% |
Cholesterol 155mg |
52% |
Sodium 1182mg |
51% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g |
4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g |
11% |
Total Sugars 5g |
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Protein 34g |
68% |
Vitamin C 38mg |
43% |
Calcium 556mg |
43% |
Iron 3mg |
18% |
Potassium 534mg |
11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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