Zucchini Herb Casserole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Zucchini Herb Casserole Recipe). I've been making this casserole for almost 20 years and it's always a hit. Even my meat-eater husband likes it. Serve with a crusty French bread or soft breadsticks. Leftovers are great in an omelet the next day.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Zucchini Herb Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

⅓ cup uncooked long grain white rice

⅔ cup water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 ½ pounds zucchini

cubed

1 cup sliced green onions

1 clove garlic

minced

1 ¼ teaspoons garlic salt

½ teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon sweet paprika

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 ½ cups seeded

chopped tomatoes

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

divided

Gerry's Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the zucchini green onions and garlic 5 minutes or until tender. Season with garlic salt basil paprika and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.

Step 4

Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini Herb Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 266.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.4g 25%

Carbohydrates: 16.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 17.5g 27%

Saturated Fat: 8.7g 44%

Cholesterol: 39.5mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 1269.4IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 28.6mg 48%

Folate: 76.1mcg 19%

Calcium: 314.3mg 31%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 43.2mg 15%

Potassium: 513mg 14%

Sodium: 628.3mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 157.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.