Description
This Zucchini Potato Bake is a comforting and flavorful vegetarian casserole that combines thinly sliced zucchini and russet potatoes with aromatic garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Coated in olive oil and topped with nutritional yeast and bread crumbs for a crispy, cheesy-like finish, this dish is perfect as a hearty side for BBQs, potlucks, or a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 large russet potatoes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 small red or yellow onion, diced
- 1 small red or green bell pepper, diced
- 3 small garlic cloves, minced
Other Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¾ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, diced onion, diced bell pepper, thinly sliced zucchini and potatoes, nutritional yeast, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Toss everything thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Prepare the baking dish: Transfer the vegetable mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly to allow for uniform cooking and browning.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. After the first half hour, carefully stir the casserole to redistribute the ingredients for even cooking.
- Continue baking: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, watch closely to prevent the topping from burning and achieve a golden crust.
- Rest and serve: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly for easier serving.
Notes
- This zucchini potato bake is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or as a side for gatherings.
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the dry bread crumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- The nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor, making this dish appealing for vegetarians.
- Keep an eye on the casserole during the final baking stage to prevent the bread crumbs from burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
