Zucchini rice stuffing casserole recipe you’ll love!
A delicious and healthy zucchini rice stuffing casserole that combines fresh zucchini, rice, and savory seasonings for a comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced zucchinis and cook until slightly tender.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed zucchini mixture, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a vegan option, substitute cheese with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg