Description
Easy baked zucchini casserole loaded with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, peppers, and Italian seasoning for a delicious family-friendly side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine zucchini, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, half the mozzarella, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Mix thoroughly until vegetables are coated evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Check zucchini for tenderness with a fork.
- Remove from oven and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with parsley and chili pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated mozzarella for better melting.
- Do not overcrowd the baking dish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15