VEGETABLE CASSEROLE WITH ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOM & TOMATOES

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I was looking for a healthy lasagna alternative and couldn't find many options, so I made up this vegetable casserole. If serving it as a main course, you may want to add some extra protien - a layer of cubed extra firm tofu or ground veggie "meat" would be great. Also, if you prefer a more cheesy casserole, you could sprinkle additional shredded mozarella on top about 25 minutes into cooking time.

Provided by Katie In Miami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup mushroom, de-stemmed and sliced
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon low sodium salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  • In an 8x8 casserole dish, spread uncooked instant brown rice on bottom. Add 1/2 of the zucchini slices in a layer on top of the rice, then layer the sliced mushrooms on top of that. Spread 1/2 Cup of tomato sauce over the mushroom layer. Add remaining layers of: zucchini slices, onion slices, and tomato slices.
  • In a medium bowl, mix remaining 1/2 Cup tomato sauce with the cottage cheese, shredded mozarella, and all dry ingredients. Mix well, then spread in a layer on top of the casserole.
  • Place in 350 degree oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. (If you're adding extra shredded cheese, I would put that on when there's about 15 to 20 more minutes to cook.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 226.7, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 5.5

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