Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole
Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole layers tender zucchini noodles, broccoli florets, and mushrooms with sweet mini peppers and fresh basil for a fresh, herb-kissed bite. Rich butter, garlic, and a touch of tomato sauce round it out, while melted mozzarella adds creamy pull-apart comfort. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a colorful vegetarian main at a casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook37 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with avocado oil.
- 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic.
- 3
Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into noodle shapes.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini noodles, broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, and half of the basil leaves. Stir in the butter mixture until well combined.
- 5
Pour the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking pan; layer the tomatoes on top. Add the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper on top. Arrange the remaining basil leaves in the pan; layer the mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is just melted, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 7
Using an oven mitt or heatproof gloves, remove the aluminum foil.
- 8
Continue baking until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is bubbly, 15 to 30 minutes more.
- Calories 407.96 kcal High 20%
- Protein 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 29.59 g 11%
- Total Fat 26.25 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 13.36 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.3 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 250.85 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.78 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 242.62 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 514.32 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 83.02 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 75.33 mg Good Source 84%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 7 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Broccoli, Butter, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 407.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Broccoli, Butter, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole?
- About 1 hr 7 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 37 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 407.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole healthy?
- Baked Zoodle and Veggie Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 407.96 calories and 9.95 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 250.85 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.36 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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