Tomato Vegetable Casserole
Discover the joy of this vibrant, easy-to-make Tomato Vegetable Casserolea colorful medley of fresh veggies layered with cheesy, golden topping that bursts with flavor and invites you to savor every tender bite!
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 262, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 25 g, Dietary Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 707 mg
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium yam, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 small or 1 large zucchini, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian-style bread crumbs
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) and get ready to create layered magic.
- In a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, combine the potato, yam, bell pepper, carrots, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss until all the vegetables glisten and are well coated. Spread them evenly at the bottom for a hearty base.
- Layer the onion rings evenly on top, followed by the zucchini slices. Drizzle with another 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomato slices for a juicy crown.
- In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle this irresistible blend over the veggies, then finish with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil for extra shimmer.
- Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, until tender veggies meet a golden, crunchy top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve this wholesome delight to impress your table![2][3][9]
