Ingredients:
1 lb uncooked 95 to 97% lean ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
2 tsp parsley flakes
1 Tbsp dried minced onion
2 cups chopped fresh cauliflower
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups tomato sauce (no salt, no sugar added)
1½ cups reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz turkey pepperoni slices, divided
Directions:
Over medium high heat, cook ground beef in a large skillet. Add garlic powder, minced onion, salt, and pepper. Drain grease. Remove from heat. Add dried oregano, dried basil, cauliflower, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce and 1 oz of turkey pepperoni that has been cut into fourths to the ground beef until combined. Pour into a slow cooker that has been sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Top with mozzarella cheese and additional 1 ounce of turkey pepperoni. Cook for an additional 30 min on HIGH or until cheese has melted.
Lean N’ Green Count:
4 servings
1 lean, 3 greens, 3 condiments and 0 healthy fats per serving