Description
A simple and flavorful bake featuring zucchini, squash, and rice, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium yellow squash, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet.
- Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like broccoli or corn.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk or cream.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Loaded Zucchini, Squash, and Rice Bake, zucchini bake, squash bake, rice casserole, vegetarian casserole, easy weeknight meal