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Healthy & Hearty Vegetable Casserole: A Colorful, Flavorful Side Dish for Any Meal


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

A wholesome and flavorful vegetable bake made with sautéed peppers and tomatoes, blanched cauliflower and broccoli, and a creamy egg batter — all topped with mozzarella cheese and a garlicky yogurt glaze. Perfect as a vegetarian main or hearty side dish.


Ingredients

  • For the Vegetables:
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • Olive oil, salt, oregano to taste
  • For the Cauliflower & Broccoli:
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • Salt for blanching
  • For the Egg Mixture:
  • 3 eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Batter:
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 150g Greek yogurt
  • 130g rice flour or all-purpose flour
  • 200ml milk
  • Salt
  • Chopped parsley
  • For the Topping:
  • 200g mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp ketchup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften. Season with salt and oregano.
  3. Blanch Veggies: Boil cauliflower and broccoli florets for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  4. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt.
  5. Prepare Batter: In another bowl, mix olive oil, Greek yogurt, flour, milk, salt, and chopped parsley until smooth.
  6. Assemble: Spread sautéed vegetables in a greased baking dish. Layer cauliflower and broccoli on top. Pour over the egg mixture, then add the topping mixture (yogurt, ketchup, and minced garlic). Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and set. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add some crumbled feta or a pinch of chili flakes to the sautéed vegetables. This dish can be made ahead and reheated for an easy meal.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired