It's Easy Being Green Casserole

Brighten up your dinner table with "It's Easy Being Green Casserole," a luscious, veggie-packed dish that's as satisfying as it is nutritious. Featuring a vibrant medley of broccoli florets, fresh spinach, and tender zucchini, this creamy casserole delivers a winning combination of hearty vegetables and indulgent cheeses. A decadent base of cream cheese, sour cream, and melty mozzarella pairs beautifully with the crisp, golden breadcrumb topping infused with a hint of zesty lemon. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this cheesy vegetarian casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a standout side dish for special occasions. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as comforting as it is wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 2 medium zucchini
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or a bit of olive oil.

Step 3

Heat a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the broccoli into a bowl of ice water to halt cooking. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Fold in the spinach, blanched broccoli, and sliced zucchini until all the vegetables are coated evenly with the cheese mixture.

Step 7

Transfer the vegetable-cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, olive oil, and lemon zest until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 9

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole, followed by the remaining 0.5 cup of mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1639.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2793.8

Total Fat 205.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 526.6mg	0%
Sodium 8467.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 61.7g
Protein 111.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2601.0mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1220.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.9%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 20.7%