Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

a delicious veggie meal

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

112
Calories
8g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
3.6g
Protein
3mg
Cholesterol
491mg
Sodium
Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

Recipe Description

I often make this Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole when I have a lot of veggies hanging around in the crisper drawer and I am looking for something light and healthy. We also try to have a couple of meat free days per week and this recipe is a perfect substitute.

To make this squash casserole couldn’t be easier. Start by slicing the zucchini and squash. Sprinkle them with salt and place them in a baking dish. Prepare a Parmesan cheese and panko crumb topping to scatter over the vegetables. Bake the casserole in oven until the crumb topping is golden and crispy. Enjoy!

To make my Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare a dish

    Step 1 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

    Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Salt zucchini and squash

    5 min
    Step 2 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

    Sprinkle the zucchini and squash slices with ½ teaspoon salt and leave for 5 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  3. 3

    Arrange the zucchini and squash in a dish

    2 min
    Step 3 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash CasseroleStep 3 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

    Overlap the zucchini and squash slices in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Prepare topping

    1 min
    Step 4 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash CasseroleStep 4 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

    Combine ⅓ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup of panko bread crumbs and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder in a small bowl and scatter evenly over the zucchini and squash.

  5. 5

    Bake

    40 min
    Step 5 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

    Cook in the oven for 40 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Healthy Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

This Healthy Summer Squash Casserole recipe is a light and healthy meat free meal! Try it out soon and leave a comment below to let me know how you get on.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Olivia Turner
November 7, 2024
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I made this casserole for a family dinner and it was a hit. Even my kids loved it, so easy and healthy!

Thérèse Lefevre
October 31, 2024
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Délicieux

Dena
August 6, 2024
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This was a very simple and straightforward recipe. It was quite beautiful and tasted wonderful. I searched other healthy squash casseroles which seem to be covered in cheese and creams. Thank you for making a truly healthy recipe in my opinion.

Paul
April 17, 2024
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Simply delish ingredients!

Liam Evans
October 20, 2023
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Superb!

Nina Thompson
October 10, 2023
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I made this casserole for a friends gathering, it was a hit, super easy and so fresh.

Gina
July 2, 2023
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I absolutely loved making this casserole! We had tons of zucchini from our garden, so it was perfect. My kids were skeptical, but they devoured it! I love how simple it is to prepare, and the panko topping gave it a nice crunch. A new family favorite!

Olivia Thompson
March 24, 2023
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Absolutely loved it!

Adam
January 29, 2023
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This casserole is dead easy to whip up! I had loads of zucchini left over, so this dish sorted me right out. Tasted lush too.

Sophia
June 5, 2022
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Simply delicious dish! I made this casserole for friends' dinner and it was a hit. Everyone loved how fresh the veggies tasted together. I’ll definitely be making it again for family gatherings. Yum!

Xena Smith
May 21, 2022
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Wow, this zucchini casserole is a total game changer! I whipped it up with some leftover veggies and felt like a kitchen wizard. So fresh and yum!

Nina
May 21, 2022
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I really enjoy making this casserole when I have extra veggies. I remember the first time I served it at a family dinner, everyone loved it! It’s simple to prepare, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. A great way to use up summer squash!

Catherine Baker
December 31, 2021
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Delicious. My husband loved it for dinner after a long day.

Katie Johnson
December 5, 2021
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Love this dish! Made it for my fam and they devoured it. So easy and healthy, perfect for busy days!

Frank Johnson
September 1, 2021
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Great veggie casserole.

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