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Zucchini Pizza Bake

Gardening Guide: Happiness is Summer Squash: All You Need to Know about Growing Summer Squash

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Zucchini Pizza Bake

If you enjoy the beefy, tomatoey, cheesy goodness of pizza and the health benefits of zucchini, this Zucchini Pizza Bake is for you.

By Norann Oleson

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Zucchini pizza bake

Zucchini Pizza Bake

Calling all parents—did your children also go through a phase where they absolutely refused to eat any veggies? I’m here to both commiserate and provide a tasty solution.

Nowadays, my daughters are always willing to try out new recipes with me, but years ago they were little rascals about eating veggies. However, I’m not one to back down from a challenge.

Our menu became a collection of dishes that I could sneak veggies in, much to their unknowing delight. One of the best ones was this Zucchini Pizza Bake. I was searching for ways to make pizza healthier other than just topping it with pineapple. (Yes, I’m firmly on the “pineapple belongs on pizza” side of the debate. Why not? It’s sweet!) I stumbled on a recipe where someone substituted the crust with a fried chicken filet, which got me thinking. What vegetables could I use as a pizza crust?

As it happened, I had a fresh batch of zucchini from the garden. Zucchini does have a rather mild taste and is very versatile as an ingredient, so I said, why not! It was an instant hit. The zucchini crust is already enjoyable on its own—crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside—but adding conventional pizza toppings like a well-seasoned tomato sauce and oodles of gooey mozzarella makes it impossible to resist.

It’s now one of my daughters’ favorite dishes. I always have to make a few extra servings just so everyone at the table can eat their fill! For anyone that’s been searching for a tastier, healthier pizza, this Zucchini Pizza Bake is dedicated to you. Go forth and make your own!

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If you enjoy the beefy, tomatoey, cheesy goodness of pizza and the health benefits of zucchini, this Zucchini Pizza Bake is for you.

  • Author: Norann Oleson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 to 6 1x
  • Category: Entrées

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 3/4 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 15 minutes then squeeze out the moisture.
  2. Combine the zucchini, eggs, Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  3. While the zucchini crust is baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and onion. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
  4. Spoon the sauce mixture over the baked zucchini crust. Top with the bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and the remaining mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Return to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Whether you’ve grown summer squash before, or you’ve only thought about trying it, you’re bound to learn something from our Summer Squash Gardening Guide. Summer squash is fairly easy to grow, requiring little more than the usual water maintenance and pest and disease vigilance, but we can help you navigate everything from starting seeds, planting, transplanting, and dealing with pesky issues like powdery mildew, should it come up. Check out our Summer Squash Gardening Guide.

Have you tried this recipe? Please tell us how your family and friends liked it as opposed to traditional pizza.

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  • Bob M. April 18, 2024

    Can’t wait to try this. Unfortunately it will be a while before I see any Zucchini in my garden. Haven’t even planted it yet. Can’t wait so I will buy some at the store.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Summer Squash
  • Types of Squash
  • Growing Summer Squash from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Summer Squash in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Summer Squash
  • Growing Summer Squash with Pots and Trellises
  • Nurturing and Harvesting your Squash
  • Dealing with Squash Pests
  • Dealing with Squash Diseases
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Squash
  • 10 Summer Squash Companion Plants You Want in Your Garden
  • What to Do with Summer Squash
  • Plant Profiles

  • Round Zucchini Squash
  • Ronde de Nice Squash
  • Tatuma Squash
  • Yellow Crookneck Squash
  • Pattypan Squash
  • Zucchini Squash
  • Recipes

  • Zucchini Pizza Bake
  • Summer Squash Bread
  • Zucchini Cornbread Casserole
  • Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn
  • Yellow Squash Patties
  • Low-Carb Yellow Squash Casserole
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Summer Squash
  • Health Benefits of Squash
  • Resources about Squash
  • Squash Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)
  • How to Preserve Zucchini and Summer Squash 5 Ways
  • The Best Heirloom Vegetable Plants to Grow
  • A Delicious Summer Squash Soup Recipe to Cook from Your Garden
  • Heat-Resistant Heirloom Summer Squash Varieties That Laugh at Climate Change
  • How to Slice and Zoodle Your Zucchinis
  • Happiness is Summer Squash—All You Need to Know About Growing Summer Squash

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