Description
A light and colorful layered casserole featuring fresh summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes, cheese, and herbs baked to golden perfection. This versatile dish makes a delicious side or vegetarian main, showcasing seasonal produce.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil a 9×13 casserole dish.
2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on the bottom of the dish.
3. Arrange a layer of zucchini slices to cover the base, slightly overlapping.
4. Top with a layer of yellow squash slices, overlapping in the same way.
5. Scatter a layer of tomato and onion slices over the squash.
6. Sprinkle half of the minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper evenly.
7. Repeat the layering sequence until the dish is nearly full, ending with squash or zucchini.
8. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the top layer.
9. Mix breadcrumbs with remaining olive oil and sprinkle over the cheese.
10. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until vegetables are tender and the topping is golden brown.
11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 20
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