Friend of Julie: Pizza with Zucchini Crust

Pizza with Zucchini Crust

 Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded zucchini (about 5 small)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese (for the crust)
• 2 oz. mozzarella and/or cheddar cheese (for the crust)
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 oz. sliced pepperoni
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce 
• 1 medium sliced bell pepper
• 4 oz. cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese (for topping the pizza) 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Shred zucchini and drain well. 
3. Mix the zucchini with 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, 2 oz. of mozzarella and/or cheddar cheese, and Italian seasoning. 
4. Press the zucchini mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 9 x 13 in. glass baking dish. 
5. Bake the crust uncovered for 20 minutes.
6. While the crust bakes, brown the ground beef in a large pan. 
7. Add in the onion, pepperoni, and spaghetti sauce, to the beef and cook until onion is soft, about 5 - 7 minutes. 
8. Remove the crust from the oven. 
9. Pour the meat mixture over the crust. 
10. Top with peppers.
11. Sprinkle with 4 oz. of cheese.
12. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pizza is heated through and the cheese is melted and slightly browned. 
13. Allow the dish to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe and photo source: My Humble Kitchen