Ingredients

  • 1 lb venison or 1 lb moose sausage, ground
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
  • 4 cups canned tomatoes, crushed
  • 1 (10 inch) zucchini, sliced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • cornmeal, for dredging
  • wheat germ, for dredging
  • Grape-nuts cereal, dredging
  • salt and pepper
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown venison or moose sausage with onion. Add green pepper, oregano, parsley, basil, garlic, tomato soup, and canned tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minute.
  • Mix together 1 part cornmeal, 1 part wheat germ, and 1 part Grapenuts cereal to make the coating you're going to dredge the zucchini inches.
  • Dip zucchini slices in beaten egg, then in combination of cornmeal, wheat germ, and cereal, salt & pepper. Fry in just a little oil in non-stick fry pan until brown & crispy.
  • In 9 x 13 baking pan, place a layer of fried zucchini, then a layer of shredded cheese, then a layer of meat sauce. Repeat until you reach the top, ending with a layer of low fat cheese.
  • Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 degrees until bubbling, about 20-30 minute.