Description
A delicious and healthy Loaded Zucchini Bake packed with vegetables and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced zucchinis, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetable mixture and sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top the mixture with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly across the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the vegetable mixture before baking.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a dairy-free cheese alternative for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg