Description
A cozy, cheesy vegetable casserole packed with broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers. Topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and baked until golden. A perfect vegetarian main or hearty side dish.
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- Carrots, sliced
- Zucchini, chopped
- Onion, diced
- Bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- Cream of mushroom soup (or homemade white sauce)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or vegan option)
- Bread crumbs or crushed crackers
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- (Optional): cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam or blanch broccoli until tender but still crisp.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and bell peppers in a skillet with olive oil until slightly soft.
- In a large bowl, combine all vegetables.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup (or white sauce) and half of the shredded cheese.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add cooked rice or quinoa to make it a more filling main dish. For a vegan version, use plant-based cheese and a dairy-free white sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg