Zucchini rice stuffing casserole recipe easy for dinner!
A simple and delicious zucchini rice stuffing casserole that’s perfect for dinner.
- 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
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, cooked rice, shredded cheese, chopped onion, diced bell pepper, black beans, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg