How to Make Zucchini-Feta Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy casserole recipe to add to your weeknight dinner rotation? Look no further than this zucchini-feta casserole! Packed with fresh zucchini, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs, this casserole is a delightful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it's also a great way to use up any surplus zucchini you may have in your refrigerator or garden. And if you're trying to cut back on meat, this ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup bulgur
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sliced onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups thickly sliced zucchini
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup grated feta cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place bulgur in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover and set aside until water is absorbed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square casserole dish.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until just translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add zucchini, oregano, basil, marjoram, and black pepper. Cook until zucchini is tender but not falling apart, about 5 minutes more.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a bowl. Add feta cheese and cottage cheese.
  • Add parsley, tomato paste, and tamari to the bowl with the bulgur and mix well.
  • Layer bulgur mixture, zucchini mixture, cheese mixture, Cheddar cheese, and tomato into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 575mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 275mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 542mg