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Squash And Zucchini Casserole
One of the easiest and most colorful casseroles you could make, this recipe for Squash And Zucchini Casserole is totally vegetarian.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
214 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups yellow squash diced
- 3 cups zucchini diced
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley chopped (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the squash and zucchini in a colander. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, yellow squash, sautéed onions and garlic, Greek yogurt, Italian seasoning, and half of the cheddar cheese. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Lightly grease a casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in the dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the casserole, then top with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
400mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.