Low‑Carb Pizza Casserole (Gluten‑Free and Diabetes Friendly)
This Low Carb Pizza Casserole has all the flavors of your favorite pizza, but in a simple, gluten‑free, diabetes‑friendly bake that comes together fast. Made with lean ground turkey or beef, marinara, over 2 cups of veggies, and plenty of melty mozzarella, it’s a cozy weeknight dinner that supports balanced blood sugars without sacrificing flavor. It’s high‑protein, family‑friendly, and perfect for anyone who wants a satisfying meal that fits into a low‑carb lifestyle. You can serve it by itself, over spaghetti squash, regular pasta or with a slice of garlic bread of choice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey I used 85/15 ground beef
- 16 oz marinara sauce
- 1 diced green bell pepper
- ¾ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup sliced black olives optional
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12-15 slices small turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni or 5-10 large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey or beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add bell pepper and mushrooms and cook 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the marinara and stir to combine. Simmer 2 minutes.
Assemble the casserole:
- Transfer mixture to an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly with lightly browned edges.
- Let cool 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with a simple side salad or roasted veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 19.5gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 405mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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