Easy Garden Bake

Bring the vibrant flavors of your garden to the table with this Easy Garden Bake, a quick and wholesome recipe that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with fresh zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and aromatic garlic, this veggie-forward dish is elevated with a golden layer of melty mozzarella, savory Parmesan, and crispy olive oil-infused breadcrumbs. Seasoned perfectly with Italian herbs and topped with fragrant fresh basil, this 15-minute-prep casserole bakes to bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a comforting vegetarian main or a colorful side, this oven-baked delight is a go-to for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Let the irresistible aroma of this garden-inspired bake transform your dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized zucchini
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red bell pepper. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Transfer the vegetable mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the vegetables, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a main dish or as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	977.3 grams (977.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1277

Total Fat 77.00g	99%
Saturated Fat 25.70g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 6879mg	299%
Total Carbohydrate 97.90g	36%
Dietary Fiber 11.60g	41%
Total Sugars 42.20g
Protein 52.00g	104%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1199mg	92%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 1631mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 30.3%