Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake
You'll love this low-carb Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake, a delicious twist on a zucchini recipe.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Dish
- Knife
- cutting board
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini cut in slices or half-moon slices
- 2 medium yellow squash cut in slices or half-moon slices
- 4 T chopped fresh basil more or less, depending on taste
- 2 T thinly sliced green onion
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese see notes
- ½ cup coarsely grated Parmesan plus a little more for the top
- salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Spray an 8" x 8" or 8" x 11" baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices.
- Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop or slice.
- Slice green onions.
- Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, ½ cup grated mozzarella and ½ cup coarsely grated Parmesan and stir together until the veggies are coated with cheese.
- Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until mostly tender.
- When the zucchini is nearly cooked through, take the casserole dish out of the oven and sprinkle over the remaining ½ cup of grated mozzarella and more Parmesan if desired.
- Put the dish back in the oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Serve hot.
- This kept well in the fridge overnight.
Notes
You can use more cheese or other white cheese, but that will increase the carbs in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
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