VEGGIE-LOADED SIDE DISH BAKE

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This is one of my favourite dishes. Yes, it does take time, mainly in preparing and sauteing the vegetables. Believe me, it is worth it! This recipe serves 9 people, and can easily be made a day ahead. I do the prep at my leisure, quite a relaxing task! The result should be a tasty, tangy bake which needs no more than baked chicken pieces and maybe a large bowl of mixed lettuce leaves with dressing. This is sooo healthy : 5 veggies, plus other healthy ingredients! Do season it well. The flavour improves on standing: I make the whole large dish for the 2 of us, then divide it and keep the 2nd part, covered, in the fridge for the next day. Worth every minute you spend on it, and kids should like it too! DO NOT be put off by the list of ingredients : they are all pretty ordinary, and it's all easily assembled.

Provided by Zurie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, large, chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, large, seeded and chopped fine (or use yellow)
1/2 cup celery, sliced fine
2 cups zucchini, grated (about 3 medium)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from same lemon)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (of your choice, plus more salt, to taste)
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, fresh (or 2 teaspoons dried)
3 garlic cloves, chopped and crushed
14 ounces asparagus, salad cuts (about 9 oz drained)
3 eggs, largest size
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder (not soda)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (optional, but try Chipotle Tabasco, very nice!)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated, mature

Steps:

  • Prep the vegetables, which makes it all quicker. Preheat oven to 325 deg F/160 deg C, and generously grease a deep square oven dish, roughly 7 x 7 x 2 inches deep/ 20 x 20 x 5 cm.
  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large pot, then add the chopped onion, sweet pepper and celery. Fry, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the grated zucchini and stir into other vegetables Saute for a few minutes, then sprinkle over the lemon zest, juice, sugar, seasoning salt, thyme and garlic. Keep heat quite high right through this sauteeing.
  • Drain the asparagus in sieve or colander.
  • When the vegetables in the pot are more or less halfway cooked, pull off the heat. There should be no visible liquid. Stir in the asparagus.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, turmeric, pepper and Tabasco (if used) in a bowl. Add more salt if you like.
  • Tip or ladle the vegetables into the greased dish. Pour over the egg mixture, and stir in the grated cheese. Mix lightly.
  • Bake for about an hour, or until the pie has risen slightly, is light brown on top, and does not wobble when shaken.
  • Leave to settle a while, but keep warm. Cut into squares to serve. Will wait happily in a warming oven for a while, and is better tasting the next day!
  • Delicious with baked or fried chicken.

suna beqiri
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Rahma Salum
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This dish was a disappointment. The vegetables were mushy and the cheese was rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hashir alialimalik Hashirmalik
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I'm not a fan of vegetables, but this dish was actually pretty good. The cheese and the breadcrumbs made it really tasty.


Ravika Braam
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some cooked chicken and it was a complete meal. My family loved it!


Kojo Dc
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This recipe was a disaster. The vegetables were burnt and the cheese was curdled. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I won't be making this again.


Fahim orin
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to make and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I added some extra cheese to the top and it was even better.


Chris Dind
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This dish was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Austin Perry
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The vegetables are always perfectly cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly. I love that it's a one-pan dish, so cleanup is a breeze.


Vera Williams
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a bunch of leftover vegetables that I needed to use up, and this was the perfect way to do it. The dish was delicious and my family loved it.


Fatness Magalasi
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Not a fan. The flavors were bland and the vegetables were undercooked. I won't be making this again.


Nondumiso Mabaso
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This dish was a disappointment. The vegetables were mushy and the cheese was rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Imran Sardar
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


LovelyBrittany
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This recipe was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the cheesy crust and the flavorful vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jaweedkhan Gogar
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Not bad! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. I added some extra spices to give it a little more flavor.


Favour Chukwuma
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This dish was delicious and so easy to make. I used frozen vegetables and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandee Ceaser MacDonald
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This veggie-loaded side dish bake was an absolute delight! The combination of vegetables was perfect, and the seasoning was spot-on. I especially loved the crispy Parmesan cheese crust. It was a hit with my family, and I'll definitely be making it ag