Zucchini Tomato Casserole
We love Parmesan zucchini sticks and I have baked tomatoes topped with Parmesan cheese a number of times. So, I thought why not to combine both with some garlic and make a healthy zucchini tomato bake?!
Great success! This zucchini tomato casserole literally took me 5 minutes of chopping.
Cheese with garlic is always a winning combo. In Ukraine, garlic and dill go together like lime and cilantro in Mexico.
Tips for Best Zucchini Tomato Bake:
- You can use green or yellow zucchini or a squash type.
- Heirloom tomatoes would be delicious instead of grape tomatoes.
- Throw in some cooked diced chicken, ground turkey or tofu to make low carb zucchini bake a complete meal.
How Long to Bake Zucchini?
I like zucchini cooked but still crunchy, and that’s what this zucchini tomato bake is. For well cooked vegetables, cook 10 minutes longer.
This zucchini squash tomato bake was amazing, even cold. I hope I don’t have to sell you on baked and somewhat crispy Parmesan cheese with garlic, right?! Enjoy my Ukrainian with an Italian flare version of zucchini!
How to Make Zucchini Squash Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray 8 x 8 or 9 x 11 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients, except parsley/basil; stir to combine.
- Transfer to a prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 25 minutes for crunchy zucchini or 35 minutes if you like well cooked vegetables. I recommend checking for doneness with a fork or knife after 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot/warm.
More Healthy Low Carb Zucchini Recipes
- Zucchini lasagna totally “fixes” your lasagna itch.
- Chicken zucchini casserole with homemade enchilada sauce – so good!!!
- Sauteed zucchini – 3 minute side dish.
- Zucchini casserole – easy, cheesy and low carb.
- 30 more healthy zucchini recipes should solve “what to make with zucchini?”.:)
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PrintZucchini Tomato Bake
Healthy Zucchini Tomato Casserole with garlic and Parmesan in 5 minutes of prep. Serve as low carb side dish or add cooked chicken for a 30 minute dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients
- 2 large or 2.5 lbs zucchini, cut into quarters
- 10 oz grape tomatoes, cut in halves or 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp any dried herbs like basil, oregano or Italian
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup parsley or basil, finely chopped
- Cooking spray (I use Misto)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray 8 x 8 or 9 x 11 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients, except parsley/basil; stir to combine.
- Transfer to a prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 25 minutes for crunchy zucchini or 35 minutes if you like well cooked vegetables. I recommend checking for doneness with a fork or knife after 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot/warm.
Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days.
Notes
Add some grilled, roasted, cooked, even quickly pan fried with some seasonings chicken (cubed or shredded).
Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating in the comments.
Love this recipe great flavours and it’s so quick to prepare. Thanks for sharing
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You are very welcome, Anna!
Loved it! So quick & easy to make. I added chicken and mushrooms to mine & everyone loved it. Thank you so much!
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You are super-duper welcome, Kate!
Very good receipe
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So happy to hear you are enjoying my recipes!
This is a super recipe to use as a base. I added about half a cup of sauteed onions and bolete mushrooms and a cup of cooked egg noodles. Instead of spraying my dish, it was greased with butter and the bottom was lined with crouton crumbs, some of which were reserved to sprinkle on top. Husband, who looks at casseroles as though they may be assassins, said it was ‘actually good.’
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Awesome!!! Happy to hear, Pamela.
Love this! Fresh zucchini from the garden.. mmmm a new family favorite!
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Love love love this one!!!! A big hit!👍🙂🙂🙂
I also made your zucchini lasagna. Sorry cant find the recipe again:( it called for sausage (I used chorizo)… my kids thought it was better than the lasagna I’ve made for them since babies!!! I need to find this recipe again!
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Here it is, Barb. That is the best compliment to hear!
Do you add the cooked chicken before you bake it?
Yes.
Just delicious – cooked in for 35 min and used whole tomatoes plus all the spiced – Italian seasoning, basil, and oregano – 1/2 tsp of each – and topped it off with fresh basil – served it with garlic break – definitely a keeper – loved it.
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