Baked Zucchini
Baked zucchini is a simple low carb dish. Serve it as a main dish or as a side on occasions.
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
  • 5 small zucchini
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp.olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasonings
  • a little salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated cheese (parmesan or mozzarella)
Instructions
  1. Slice zucchini into thin rounds. Finely chop onion. Cut each tomato into 4 slices.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. In a small pan, add oil and saute onions for about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and add chopped tomatoes. Cook about 5 minutes and keep aside.
  4. Line a square baking dish with 1/3 of the zucchini. Top it with 1/3 of the tomato mix. Top it with some of the cheese.
  5. Continue layering with zucchini, tomato mixture and cheese. For the final layer, top with bread crumbs and grated cheese. Sprinkle red pepper flakes all over.
  6. Bake the casserole in oven for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.