Best Italian Zucchini And Artichoke Casserole Rapid Fat Loss Recipes

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ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



Italian Zucchini Casserole image

Compliments crop up as fast as vines when folks sample this zucchini casserole. Even those who generally don't like zucchini find they enjoy it in this savory side dish. -Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium zucchini, sliced (about 6-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups stuffing mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic salt and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in zucchini. , Place in an greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing mix; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE (RAPID FAT LOSS)



Italian Zucchini and Artichoke Casserole (Rapid Fat Loss) image

This is one of the recipes I've developed to eat while on Lyle McDonald's "Rapid Fat Loss" program. It's a little carb-heavy, but if the rest of your day has been on track there's no harm in eating 1/4 of this. :) Just count the protein from the cheese - the Kraft brand has 8g per serving.

Provided by mayness

Categories     Artichoke

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces tomato sauce
2 large zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup onion, sliced
14 ounces artichoke hearts, in brine
1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded
italian seasoning
salt
pepper
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
  • Layer the ingredients in the baking dish, ending with a layer of zucchini topped by a layer of cheese.
  • Here are the exact layers I used, bottom to top: 1/3 of the zucchini, 1/2 of the onion, 1/2 artichoke hearts, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 tomato sauce, seasonings, 1/3 zucchini, 1/2 onion, 1/2 artichoke hearts, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 tomato sauce, seasonings, 1/3 zucchini, 1/3 cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until zucchini is cooked through.
  • If necessary, remove lid and cook a few more minutes to brown cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 582.6, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 14.8

ITALIAN ARTICHOKE-GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



Italian Artichoke-Green Bean Casserole image

My mother and I made a few small changes to a recipe we found in a cookbook to create this comforting side dish. We increased the vegetable count and tossed in some seasonings to take the flavor up a notch. It's definitely not your average green bean casserole. -Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cut fresh green beans (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch pepper
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add beans, artichoke hearts, parsley, cayenne and pepper. Stir in bread crumbs and 3/4 cup cheese. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PARMESAN ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE



Parmesan Artichoke Casserole image

This is a great casserole that is quick and cheesy! You can add other veggies for a summery twist - sliced zucchini or chopped spinach work great!

Provided by Maria Riebe

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) cans artichoke hearts in water, drained
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place artichoke hearts in a glass mixing bowl. Mix in cheese, garlic powder, mayonnaise and parsley until well coated. Spread mixture in 9x13 inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until bubbly, about 25 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1079.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

THREE-CHEESE ZUCCHINI QUICHE (RAPID FAT LOSS)



Three-Cheese Zucchini Quiche (Rapid Fat Loss) image

This is one of the recipes I've developed for eating while on Lyle McDonald's "Rapid Fat Loss" plan. It's a nice vegetarian meal to give you a break from chicken and fish! I cook it in advance for a quick breakfast - it tastes great cold, too. If you're not on RFL you can use real cheese and whole eggs and I bet it would be great!

Provided by mayness

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large zucchini
1/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fat free feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Shred the zucchini, either by hand with a grater or with a food processor.
  • Mix the cheeses into the zucchini.
  • Add seasonings and mix. Measurements above are guesses, I didn't measure mine, so use your judgement.
  • Stir in egg substitute.
  • Lightly coat pie pan or small baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour mixture into pan.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until set in the center and lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 415.3, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.8

ZUCCHINI-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE RECIPE



Zucchini-Artichoke Casserole Recipe image

Provided by á-3711

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9 oz. package frozen artichoke hearts
2 T water
4 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 lb. or 3 medium zucchini)
2 cups mushrooms, halved
2 T finely chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T butter
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges and seeded
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart, microwave-safe casserole dish, cook the artichokes and water, covered, on high until thawed, about 4 minutes. Stir. Mix in the zucchini, mushrooms and green onions. Cover and cook on high 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time, until just tender. Drain well and return vegetables to casserole. Stir in the garlic and dot with butter. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes an sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

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