Simple Mozzarella Vegetable Dish
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Simple Mozzarella Vegetable Dish is the perfect recipe for a quick and wholesome meal. Featuring tender zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes roasted to perfection with garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs, this dish offers a medley of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Topped with a generous layer of melty mozzarella cheese and garnished with fresh basil, it’s a delightful balance of creamy, savory, and aromatic flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe works beautifully as a hearty side dish, a light vegetarian main, or even a topping for crusty bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that celebrates simple cooking at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 medium (any color) bell peppers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds. Seed and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Spread the vegetable mixture evenly onto a baking dish or oven-safe pan.
Bake the vegetables in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the vegetables.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 5766 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 928 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1778 mg | 38% | |
*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.
