Zucchini Noodle Bake

This Zucchini Noodle Bake is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring spiralized zucchini as the base and topped with a medley of fresh vegetables and a savory homemade sauce. It's a healthy, low-carb alternative that satisfies your pizza cravings while adhering to Paleo principles.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 400g)
• Ground turkey or chicken - 200g
• Mushrooms - 100g, finely chopped
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, chopped
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 200ml (preferably no added sugar)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons (optional, for cheesy flavor)
• Fresh basil - for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the two medium zucchinis and set aside.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
4. Add ground turkey (or chicken) to the skillet, cooking until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in chopped mushrooms and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Pour in the tomato sauce, adding Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
7. In a baking dish, layer the zucchini noodles, then pour the meat and vegetable mixture over them, spreading evenly.
8. If using, sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top for a cheesy flavor.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, promoting overall health.

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