Yummy Veggie Casserole
Get ready to fall in love with comfort food that's as nourishing as it is delicious with this Yummy Veggie Casserole! Packed with vibrant broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, and a flavorful blend of onions and garlic, this hearty dish combines wholesome vegetables with the creamy richness of heavy cream and melted cheddar cheese. Toasted breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch on top, while protein-packed quinoa makes it a more satisfying and nutritious meal. Seasoned with Italian herbs and baked to golden perfection, this quick-prep veggie casserole is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve as a side dish or a stand-alone vegetarian entrée that’s sure to please everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Steam the broccoli and cauliflower florets for 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
Slice the zucchini and carrots thinly. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the sliced zucchini and carrots to the skillet, and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, cooked quinoa, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.
Pour the heavy cream into the vegetable mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
Combine the bread crumbs with melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cheesy layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 758 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*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.
