Zucchini Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated romano cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier, whole grain option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in grated zucchini and cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, milk, salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano.

Mix until well combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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