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.
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Zucchini + Broccoli? Why didn’t I think of that! I finally have a recipe to share π
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It was a great combo-hope you enjoy! So glad to check yours out too!
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
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You probably could sub it out with yogurt but I haven’t tried that yet. let me know if he likes it.
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.
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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.
Love that you add siracha to this! Sounds like the perfect dish served with my morning eggs! Delicious!
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Ooh didn’t think of eating it for breakfast but why not?! I love siracha π
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!!
Awesome! Glad you like it π
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!
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Congrats on getting your kids to eat broccoli! It is well disguised in here too. Hope you like it
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!
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Thanks! That would be a great combo as well.
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…
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Wow that’s organization! Hope you give it a try
sriracha should never be optional π
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agree! I put it in everything too!
Great idea, Deborah! I’m with Tina on subbing for Greek yogurt … love getting in my veggies any way I can!
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thanks it is really tasty hope you give it a try!
Broccoli casserole is one of my favorite side dishes. I have never had it with zucchini. I will have to try it next time.
They do go well together-hope you give it a try
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!
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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
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They are great together hope you like it!
Yum! I love zucchini! Have you tried zucchini noodles yet? Such a great alternative to pasta and so yummy!
Yes I do too and I love zucchini pasta. I think we are having that tomorrow night. π
Zucchini is being PURCHASED TODAY!
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I think you will love it!
Once again, looks like a great recipe!! Will pin for later!
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Thanks hope you give it a try π
yum! two of my favourite vegetables together in one cheesy casserole. love it!
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Mine too! It’s so good. Thanks for stopping by
That. Sounds. Amazing!
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Thanks hope you give it a try-let me know if you like it π
Sounds delicious!
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Love this idea! Another awesome meatless monday recipe! i’ve never thought to combine zucchini and broccoli- can’t wait to try this one!
They go really well together-great texture. Hope you give it a try
This looks delicious!!!! YUM π I bet the panko crumbs make it nice and crispy on top which I LOVE!
They do make it nice and crunchy! Thanks for stopping by π
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.
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I hope she loves it! Let me know
I always end up baking sweet stuff with my zucchini. I need to try a savory casserole. his looks wonderful!
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Funny I never bake sweet stuff with zucchini! Hope you like it
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!
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Great so glad to hear. I’m a vegetarian-gotta have my cheese!
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.
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We all have our unique qualities. I will see what I can come up for next week sans broccoli π
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!
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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you like the dish. Enjoyed reading about you too. Have a great day!
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?
Glad you like the recipe-I do try to add GF options when possible. Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again
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!
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Absolutely you could! And I eat it for days as well it’s very good. Thanks for stopping by
You always have such good ideas!!
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Well thanks! Hope you give it a try