Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake
You'll love this low-carb Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake, a popular zucchini recipe.
Equipment
- baking dish
- oven
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini cut in slices or half-moon slices
- 2 medium yellow squash cut in slices or half-moon slices
- 4 T chopped fresh basil more or less, depending on preference
- 2 T thinly sliced green onion
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese see notes
- ½ cup coarsely grated Parmesan plus more for the top if desired
Seasoning
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Spray an 8" x 8" or 8" x 11" baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices.
- Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop or slice.
- Slice green onions.
- Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, half of the grated mozzarella, and half of the grated Parmesan. Stir until veggies are coated and herbs are distributed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until mostly tender.
- When nearly cooked, sprinkle over remaining mozzarella and more Parmesan if desired.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and nicely browned. Serve hot.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, if any.
Notes
You can use more cheese or other white cheese, but it will increase the carbs in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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