Description
A simple low-carb casserole made with zucchini, yellow squash, basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated and divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking dish
- Slice zucchini and yellow squash
- Chop basil and slice green onions
- Combine vegetables, herbs, seasonings, half mozzarella, and Parmesan
- Transfer mixture to baking dish
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes
- Remove from oven and add remaining mozzarella
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes more until golden and bubbly
- Serve hot
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best texture
- Do not overcrowd the baking dish
- Allow casserole to rest 5 minutes before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 360
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 28