Mouth Watering Zucchini Casserole
Zucchini is actually a fruit, botanically classified as a type of summer squash.
This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 4 cup Zucchini
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchini into thin rounds.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the zucchini slices on the bottom.
- Spread half of the onion and garlic mixture on top.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the zucchini.
- Sprinkle half of the Mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.