Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole is packed with veggies and three kinds of cheese for an indulgent side dish or vegetarian main dish.
Add to Meal Planner
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Category Clean Eating, Vegetarian
Servings 9 slices
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.3 kg zucchini grated
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • 2 cups white rice cooked (1 cup dry rice)
  • â…” cup sour cream
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 ½ cup mozzarella
  • 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup spring onion chopped

GARNISH

  • 2 tbsp spring onion chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C.
  • Butter a 9×13 casserole dish and set aside.
  • Grate zucchini on the large holes and transfer to a colander placed over the sink. Sprinkle with half the salt and stir. Let stand for 15 min, then squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands. Transfer drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
    1.3 kg zucchini, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • In a small bowl mix sour cream, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
    2/3 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Stir in the eggs and sour cream mixture into the shredded zucchini.
    4 eggs
  • Add cooked rice and half of the cheddar cheese
    2 cups white rice, 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Stir in the spring onions, remaining salt, crushed garlic, paprika and onion powder.
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup spring onion, 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spread the yogurt over the top. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
    1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered on the center rack in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes.
    1 1/2 cup mozzarella
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with sour cream and spring onions, and optionally cherry tomatoes
    2 tbsp spring onion
  • Serve and enjoy!

Login to add notes.

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 823IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 395mgIron: 1mg
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword Casserole, Zucchini
Category Clean Eating, Vegetarian
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

My Meal Planner

Hot Recipes

Top Posts

Mindful Eating – Feel Great and Lose Weight!

Mindful Eating – Feel Great and Lose Weight!

Introduction We’re in unusual times. It’s more important to focus on health than ever before. Stress can lead to poor eating habits. It’s no secret that many people turn to food during times of high anxiety. This can result in overeating and poor food choices. Food...

Meal Plans

Showing all 2 results