ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA CASSEROLE

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Thanks to the magic of mint, the goodness of garlic, and a generous topping of baked ricotta, this zucchini side dish will soon become a family favorite!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup (packed) finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese, or as needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix zucchini, garlic, mint, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt in a large bowl until zucchini is evenly coated; transfer to a baking dish.
  • Drop dollops of ricotta cheese atop zucchini mixture. Season with cayenne pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender and cheese is browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 67.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tariq Riaz
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


James Meyers
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This casserole is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never know that they're eating zucchini!


Tanka Neupane
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this casserole is a great option. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Waqo Gutu
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's warm and cheesy, and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.


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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and cheeses to it, and it's always delicious.


Majid Ridwan
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This was my first time making zucchini casserole, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect.


Abdulmalak Khan
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I've made this casserole several times, and it's always a success. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Precious Peninah
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this casserole. The zucchini and cheese flavors balanced each other out perfectly.


Mosko-Peako
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This is my go-to recipe for zucchini casserole. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Peter Kway
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I made this casserole for a potluck, and it was the first dish to disappear. Everyone loved it!


Kiiza Steven
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I'm gluten-free, so I used gluten-free bread crumbs in the recipe. It worked out great!


Nicole Nkulu
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Thandeka Cele
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I added some extra garlic and Parmesan cheese to the recipe, and it was even better.


vince togo
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the casserole turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


DJ NiROB
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this casserole changed my mind. It was delicious!


Bijay kumar
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This zucchini and ricotta casserole was a hit! The flavors melded together perfectly, and the texture was creamy and satisfying.