Ingredients
- zucchini - 1 pc.;
- kefir 1% - 100 ml;
- flour - 6 tbsp. l .;
- cheese - 100 g;
- egg - 2 pcs.;
- vegetable oil - for lubrication;
- garlic - 3 prongs;
- salt,
- spice,
- pepper.
Step cooking
- Wash the medium young zucchini and grate on a coarse grater.
- Add eggs to the zucchini, then pour in low-fat 1% kefir and pour in the flour, salt and stir until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
- Grate hard cheese, mix with the rest of the ingredients, adding pepper, spices and finely chopped garlic.
- Cover the baking dish with parchment and grease it, put the squash dough in it.
- Put the zucchini with cheese and kefir in an already preheated oven and bake in 40 minutes until it is browned.
- Remove the casserole, let it cool for 5 minutes, remove it from the mold and then serve it to the table.
Oven zucchini casserole is a delicious dish based on diet vegetables. Zucchini is 90% water, and their calorie content is only 22-24 kcal per 100 g. Despite the “water content”, they have excellent taste, which allows you to use them in your daily diet not only with benefit, but also with pleasure!
Cooking secrets
- Young zucchini. It is preferable to use young vegetables, as they are more tender and tastier than their overripe counterparts. In addition, cooking them faster and easier - no need to cut seeds and cut a thick peel.
- Minimum water. When cooking zucchini, use as little water as possible, since they let juice out during heat treatment.
- Spices to taste. Paprika, allspice, fresh or dried herbs emphasize the delicate taste of a dietary vegetable.
A few more recipes:
With eggplant and tomato
You will need:
- zucchini - 1 pc.;
- eggplant - 1 medium;
- tomatoes - 2 large;
- onions, red can be - 1 pc.;
- olive oil - 3 tbsp. l .;
- garlic - 4 cloves;
- salt, spices, black pepper - a pinch.
Cooking
- Cut zucchini and eggplant in the same circles, after washing them and cleaning them.
- Prepare a casserole dressing by frying finely chopped onions and mashed tomatoes in olive oil. Add garlic and spices to taste.
- Put the sliced slices of zucchini and eggplant in the form, fill with tomato dressing.
- Casserole of zucchini and eggplant in the oven bake for 50 minutes at a temperature of 190 degrees.
With potatoes and cheese
You will need:
- squash medium - 1 pc.;
- potatoes - 4 pcs.;
- sour cream - 200 ml;
- cheese - 100 g;
- vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. l .;
- garlic - 3 cloves;
- parsley, green onion - 1 bunch;
- salt, pepper, spices, for example, paprika - to taste.
Cooking
- Wash and peel potatoes and zucchini, cut them into circles.
- Make the sauce by mixing sour cream with pepper, salt, chopped garlic, onion and parsley. Greens can be used dry, but preferably fresh.
- Put some of the potatoes in a baking dish, pour sauce on top, then another layer of potatoes with sour cream, and finally zucchini.
- Put the pan in the oven and bake for 40 minutes at a temperature of 180 degrees, then grind the casserole with grated cheese and put it in the oven again for 5 minutes.
This is the easiest recipe that comes out quickly and tasty. Serve better with cucumbers and / or tomatoes, as they emphasize the taste of the dish and will look beautiful on a plate.
With chicken and cheese
You will need:
- zucchini - 1 pc.;
- chicken fillet - 400 g;
- egg - 2 pcs.;
- sour cream - 70 ml;
- cheese - 50 g;
- onions, red can be - 1 pc.;
- garlic - 3 cloves;
- butter - 3 tbsp. l .;
- salt, pepper, spices - a pinch.
Cooking
- Turn on the oven to warm up to 190-200 degrees.
- Wash and pass the chicken fillet with onion and garlic through a meat grinder.
- Wash and grate the zucchini, squeeze the juice a little, and then mix it with chicken, eggs, salt and spices.
- Put the mixture in a greased form, grease with a layer of sour cream and bake for 40 minutes.
- Grate the cheese, sprinkle a dish with it 10 minutes before cooking. Bake until crisp. Serve hot, with the addition of sour cream sauces and dressings.
With minced meat and rice
You will need:
- zucchini - 2 pcs.;
- pork or ground beef - 200 g;
- boiled rice - 100 g;
- tomato - 1 pc.;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- pork fat or butter - 2 tbsp. l .;
- salt, pepper, spices - to taste.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 210-230 degrees.
- Wash and carefully chop the zucchini.
- Boil the rice in salted water, mix it with egg and minced meat, adding salt and pepper.
- Lubricate the baking dish with butter and put the zucchini circles in it. On top of it, gently spread the minced meat mixed with rice, and then another layer of zucchini.
- On top of the zucchini, place the half-sliced tomatoes and put the casserole in a preheated oven. Bake for 50 minutes.
Casserole with minced meat and rice cooks faster if you cover the baking dish with foil. And it is better to serve food hot, rubbing a little hard cheese on top.
Any recipe for zucchini casseroles in the oven can be adapted to your taste and preferences of family members. Add other vegetables, minced meat, chicken, tomatoes - the dish will turn out not only tasty, but also useful!
Other casserole recipes
Chicken Pasta Casserole
Oven potato casserole with meat
Zucchini and potato casserole
Potato casserole with mushrooms