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Baked Zucchini with Eggplant, Sweet Pepper and Cheese

A delightful baked dish that combines fresh vegetables with creamy cheese for a healthy meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 pieces zucchini (approximately 400 g / 0.88 lb) Diced
  • 1 piece eggplant (approximately 300 g / 0.66 lb) Diced
  • 2 pieces sweet peppers (approximately 300 g / 0.66 lb) Diced
  • 5 pieces tomatoes (approximately 500 g / 1.1 lb) Grated pulp to be used later
Breading and Seasoning
  • 40 g breadcrumbs (about 1.4 oz)
  • 40 g parmesan cheese (about 1.4 oz) Grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Olive oil for drizzling
Cheese Topping
  • Mozzarella to taste
  • Parmesan to taste for sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F).
  2. Dice the zucchini, eggplant, and sweet pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
  3. In a separate plate, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, salt, dried basil, thyme, and crushed garlic.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and mix well to combine.
Baking
  1. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the vegetables in the baking dish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  3. While the vegetables are baking, grate the tomato pulp into a bowl, sprinkle it with salt, and let it sit for a while.
  4. After 45 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
  5. Pour the grated tomato pulp over the vegetables, followed by another sprinkle of mozzarella.
  6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  7. Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Baked Zucchini with Eggplant, Sweet Pepper and Cheese can be served hot as a wholesome main dish or as a hearty side. Pair it with a fresh side salad for a complete meal, or serve it alongside grilled meats for an added touch of flavor. Feel free to garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a pop of freshness and color on your plate.