Easy Low Carb Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole
This Easy Low Carb Ground Turkey Zucchini Casserole is the ultimate high-protein dinner solution for busy weeknights. It combines juicy ground turkey, tender zucchini rounds, and a savory marinara sauce into a comforting, grain-free bake. Perfect for keto-friendly meal plans or families wanting to boost their vegetable intake, this dish features a beautifully bubbly, golden cheese topping that makes it a satisfying, hearty staple for your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: High Protein Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb, Gluten-free
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (680g) Ground Turkey (93% lean)
3 Large Zucchini (approx. 2 lbs / 900g), sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 cups Low-sugar Marinara Sauce
1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
1 tsp Dried Oregano
Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until fully browned and broken into small crumbles.
Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sugar marinara sauce and stir to combine.
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and arrange a layer of zucchini rounds on the bottom.
Spread the turkey and sauce mixture over the zucchini.
Top with remaining zucchini slices then sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can substitute lean ground chicken for ground turkey if preferred. To prevent the casserole from becoming watery, press excess moisture out of the sliced zucchini with paper towels before assembling. This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg