Join the #MeatlessMonday link up each week here and with Tina Muir for a collection of the best veggie recipes we can find. My recipe, Zucchini Broccoli casserole, has been a favorite family holiday side dish for years and I hope you enjoy it as well. (Note you can easily make this Gluten Free by subbing out the Panko for a GF “bread crumb”.)
- 1 small onion-diced
- 2 lbs of Zucchini (about 4) quarterd
- 2 Broccoli crowns- cut with stems discarded
- 8 oz package of salsa or spicy Monterey Jack cheese-grated
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup light sour cream
- salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
- optional dash of siracha
- 1/2 Cup Panko whole wheat bread crumbs
- Steam zucchini and broccoli until soft-approx 5 min
- Pre heat oven to 375
- Meanwhile, saute onion for 5 m and remove from heat
- Remove seeds from zucchini with a spoon
- Place zucchini, broccoli and onion in a food processor and pulse until chopped but chunky
- Transfer to large bowl
- Add in egg whites, sour cream and cheese stir to combine
- Add desired spices and siracha
- Spray a casserole dish with non stick spray
- Pour in veggie mixture and top with Panko bread crumbs
- Bake for approx 45 min until set
- Enjoy!
Β This makes a great Holiday side dish or healthy weekday side. Hope you give it a try.
Please add your healthy #Meatless Monday dish and visit all of the great recipes below.
jill conyers says
Zucchini + Broccoli? Why didn’t I think of that! I finally have a recipe to share π
Deborah Brooks says
It was a great combo-hope you enjoy! So glad to check yours out too!
Tina Muir says
Ooooh love the idea of making it into a casserole! This would definitely satisfy my other half with the cheese. Think we would substitute sour cream for greek yogurt though π
Deborah Brooks says
You probably could sub it out with yogurt but I haven’t tried that yet. let me know if he likes it.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I can be weird about cassaroles, because you know that I like to know what is in my food, and they make it difficult, but this I could definitely get on board with. I would probably use greek yogurt rather than sour cream, but I love the ingredients.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks and you could definitely try that. It’s an old family recipe so I haven’t tried it yet. Let me know how it goes.
Amber @ Fit Foodie Runs says
Love that you add siracha to this! Sounds like the perfect dish served with my morning eggs! Delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
Ooh didn’t think of eating it for breakfast but why not?! I love siracha π
Emily @ Whatever Floats Your Oats says
This looks delicious! I just told my husband a couple days ago I was looking for a healthy broccoli casserole recipe to add to our meal rotation – thanks for sharing!!
Deborah Brooks says
Awesome! Glad you like it π
Annmarie says
I love casseroles! I haven’t made one in a while but this looks delish! I could definitely modify it to be gluten free and I bet my kiddos would love it too (they are huge broccoli fans) π Pinnng this for later!
Deborah Brooks says
Congrats on getting your kids to eat broccoli! It is well disguised in here too. Hope you like it
Mary Beth Jackson says
I look forward to your Monday posts! I do a recipe very similar to this but I use broccoli and chopped spinach π Have a great week!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! That would be a great combo as well.
Julie says
This just officially made it on my ‘must make this week’ list.
Admittedly, I can sometimes go overboard–sometimes planning dinners for my family 1-2 weeks in advance. Looks like I will have to make some room for this as part of a dinner this week…
Deborah Brooks says
Wow that’s organization! Hope you give it a try
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
sriracha should never be optional π
Deborah Brooks says
agree! I put it in everything too!
Megan (The Lyons' Share) says
Great idea, Deborah! I’m with Tina on subbing for Greek yogurt … love getting in my veggies any way I can!
Deborah Brooks says
thanks it is really tasty hope you give it a try!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Broccoli casserole is one of my favorite side dishes. I have never had it with zucchini. I will have to try it next time.
Deborah Brooks says
They do go well together-hope you give it a try
Kels @ Blonder Side of LIfe says
Yes thank you for reminding me! I suck at remembering, but it’s on my calendar now so thank you. And my link may be a cookie, but it IS meatless so counts right? lol This casserole looks so good! I’m obsessed with zucchini right now so this will be perfect to make later this week!
Deborah Brooks says
Cookies are meatless-LOL!
Chaitali says
Yum, this looks delicious! I’ve never mixed broccoli and zucchini for some reason. i love chhesy casseroles so this sounds right up my alley π
Deborah Brooks says
They are great together hope you like it!
Lauren @ Lauren's Glass Slipper says
Yum! I love zucchini! Have you tried zucchini noodles yet? Such a great alternative to pasta and so yummy!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes I do too and I love zucchini pasta. I think we are having that tomorrow night. π
GiGi Eats says
Zucchini is being PURCHASED TODAY!
Deborah Brooks says
I think you will love it!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
Once again, looks like a great recipe!! Will pin for later!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks hope you give it a try π
laura @ scribbles and sass says
yum! two of my favourite vegetables together in one cheesy casserole. love it!
Deborah Brooks says
Mine too! It’s so good. Thanks for stopping by
Lara @ Uptite Mamas says
That. Sounds. Amazing!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks hope you give it a try-let me know if you like it π
Sarah says
Sounds delicious!
Sarah says
Sorry hit enter. Thank you for hosting the Meatless Monday link up!
Deborah Brooks says
Glad to have you join us!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says
Love this idea! Another awesome meatless monday recipe! i’ve never thought to combine zucchini and broccoli- can’t wait to try this one!
Deborah Brooks says
They go really well together-great texture. Hope you give it a try
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
This looks delicious!!!! YUM π I bet the panko crumbs make it nice and crispy on top which I LOVE!
Deborah Brooks says
They do make it nice and crunchy! Thanks for stopping by π
Jennifer says
Looks delicious! I think my 4 yr old, who loves to eat trees and cheese, will love this. I am going to downsize the recipe by half and see what she thinks.
Deborah Brooks says
I hope she loves it! Let me know
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I always end up baking sweet stuff with my zucchini. I need to try a savory casserole. his looks wonderful!
Deborah Brooks says
Funny I never bake sweet stuff with zucchini! Hope you like it
Kirtley Freckleton @ The Gist of Fit says
LOOKS AWESOME!!! I mostly eat like a vegan–so new ideas with veggies is always welcome! Saved it and I’m a gonna try it!
Deborah Brooks says
Great so glad to hear. I’m a vegetarian-gotta have my cheese!
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner says
I am all about all things zucchini right now:) probably because I have more than I could ever possibly use:) Broccoli I could do without, I love it fresh, but can’t eat it cooked for some reason. I know I am totally weird.
Deborah Brooks says
We all have our unique qualities. I will see what I can come up for next week sans broccoli π
Kayla Tyburski says
Oh this brings back Birthday memories for me! My mom always made us our favorite meal for our birthday and I always wanted broccoli bake, but this version is much healthier! Maybe I can get Quinn to love this stuff as much as I do!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you like the dish. Enjoyed reading about you too. Have a great day!
Serena says
Thank you for this recipe! I like that you also put the gluten-free option because I am trying this kind of lifestyle π I’ve already visited some gluten-free restaurants here in Toronto to get some inspiration. I must tell you that the meals can be really delicious, which was a big surprise for me π Do you have a lot of these restaurants in your city too? To be honest, I have been obsessed with zucchini for about 1 year and I like everything with it. My boyfriend sometimes gets mad that zucchini is almost in every food but eventually, it tastes great when you combine it with good spices. I like your combination with broccoli! I haven’t tried that yet so maybe even my boyfriend will be happy that something different will be on the table π Do you have any ingredient that you like very much?
Deborah Brooks says
Glad you like the recipe-I do try to add GF options when possible. Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl says
This looks so yummy! I bet you could even sub greek yogurt for the sour cream. I have a ton of veggies from the garden so this would be great to make! I love having sides in the fridge for easy sides to meals. Cook once, eat for days!
Deborah Brooks says
Absolutely you could! And I eat it for days as well it’s very good. Thanks for stopping by
Kirtley Freckleton @ The Gist of Fit says
You always have such good ideas!!
Deborah Brooks says
Well thanks! Hope you give it a try