ZUCCHINI GARDEN CASSEROLE

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Zucchini is best picked when it's small and tender. Store it in your shed or garage...or, when the weather is freezing, keep it in a cool room of your basement.-Dordana Mason, Iowa City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium zucchini (about 1-1/2 pounds), sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Arrange half of the zucchini in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the tomatoes. , In a large bowl, combine the rice, green pepper, onion, parsley, and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Stir in tomato sauce. Spoon over tomato layer. Top with remaining tomatoes and zucchini., Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Farida's life
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5 stars! This casserole is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Jay Michael
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ali Jee
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This casserole is a must-try for zucchini lovers. It's cheesy, flavorful, and packed with fresh zucchini.


VIRAL PREDICT
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly.


she_is enerh
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The casserole is cheesy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying.


Tem Ple
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Advocate Mujahid Gondal
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This casserole was a hit with my picky eaters! They loved the cheesy zucchini filling and the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Sanam wry
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This recipe is a great way to use up all that extra zucchini from the garden. It's also a delicious and easy dish to make. I highly recommend it!


Hinata Kun
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this casserole changed my mind! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the cheese and breadcrumb topping was to die for.


mohabat khan
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This casserole was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used fresh zucchini from my garden and it was so flavorful. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Guiye Man
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Made this dish last night with my family and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the cheesy zucchini filling, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!