Description
Comfort meets nutrition in this soul-warming Hearty Greens Casserole, blending robust leafy vegetables with creamy cheeses and crisp breadcrumb topping. Rustic flavors meld together, offering a delightful dish perfect for family dinners that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 zucchinis, trimmed and cut into cubes
- 1 broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 sweet red pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Protein and Dairy:
- 5 eggs
- 80 grams (2.8 ounces) of grated cheese
- 80 grams (2.8 ounces) of light mozzarella
- 4–5 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 1 green onion, cut into slices
Seasonings and Oils:
- Olive oil
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 180°C. Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Distribute zucchini, broccoli, red pepper, and onion evenly across the greased baking dish, creating a colorful vegetable foundation.
- Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Incorporate Greek yogurt, grated cheese, light mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, blending until well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered vegetables, ensuring even coverage and allowing the liquid to settle between vegetable pieces.
- Delicately arrange cherry tomato halves across the surface, creating an attractive pattern. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, monitoring until the top turns golden brown and the eggs set completely.
- During baking, prepare the accompanying yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and chopped green onion in a small bowl.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the dish stabilize and makes serving easier.
- Plate the casserole and serve with the prepared yogurt sauce on the side, offering a cool, tangy complement to the warm dish.
Notes
- Ensure vegetables are uniformly chopped for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Experiment with different seasonal greens like kale, spinach, or Swiss chard to add variety and nutritional diversity.
- Pat vegetables dry before layering to prevent excess moisture and maintain a firm casserole consistency.
- Substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like nutritional yeast and coconut yogurt for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg