Zucchini rice casserole healthy easy dinner you’ll love!
A delicious and healthy zucchini rice casserole that is easy to prepare, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, cooked brown rice, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and beaten eggs.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg