Carb Killer Zucchini Crust Pizza

• large zucchini (grated)2
• salt (as needed)↗
• eggs (beaten)↗4
• whole-grain wheat flour or 1/2 cup wheat germ↗1⁄2 cup
• mozzarella cheese (grated)↗1 cup
• parmesan cheese (grated)↗1 cup
• dried basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried oregano↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• ground beef↗1⁄2 lb
• ground turkey↗1⁄2 lb
• parsley (minced)↗1⁄4 cup
• fennel seeds2 teaspoons
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1 teaspoon
• salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• teaspoon dried thyme↗1⁄8
• garlic cloves (minced)↗2
• cup dry red wine↗1⁄4
• lb mozzarella cheese (shredded)↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place zucchini in a colander. Salt. Let stand 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse. Drain well.

3. 3

   Heat oven 400.

4. 4

   Combine zucchini with the eggs, flour, cheeses, herbs and 1 tablespoons olive oil.

5. 5

   Press out into a rouns circle on a sprayed pizza pan.

6. 6

   Bake 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Brush with 1 tablespoons olive oil.

8. 8

   Bake 15 more minutes. Remove. Set aside.

9. 9

   In a skillet, brown the beef and turkey.

10. 10

    Add the parsley, fennel, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic. Saute 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Add wine. Deglaze until evaporated.

12. 12

    Let cool.

13. 13

    Scatter on crust. Top with cheese.

14. 14

    Bake 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.