Description
Discover the delightful Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake, a low-carb dish that celebrates fresh vegetables and cheesy goodness. This scrumptious casserole features layers of zucchini and yellow squash, enhanced with aromatic herbs and gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also satisfying enough to please everyone at the table. Enjoy it as a main dish or a side, and relish the flavorful medley that makes this bake a must-try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and spray your baking dish with olive oil.
- Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into half-moon shapes.
- Chop the fresh basil and green onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, squash, herbs, garlic powder, half of each cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and return to bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg