Tomato Zucchini Herb Bake

Tomato Zucchini Herb Bake

Tomato Zucchini Herb Bake

Published: June 2020

Commodity: Tomatoes

Season: Summer

Yield: 6, 1 1/2 cup servings

 

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Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small sweet onion
diced
1 1/2 pounds zucchini
cubed
1 clove garlic
minced
2 tomatoes
seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspooon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cooked long grain brown rice
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add the zucchini and garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until slightly tender. Add tomatoes and allow to heat through, about 2 minutes.
Add basil, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and rice and stir to combine. Turn off heat, and fold in 1 cup of cheese. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

220 calories
12g fat
5g saturated fat
0g trans fat
20mg cholesterol
450mg sodium
17g carbohydrate
3g fiber
4g total sugars
0g added sugars
12g protein

 

Contact Information

Erikson Hall Lexington, KY 40506