Description
Zesty Zucchini Spinach Feta Casserole blends Mediterranean flavors into a comforting dish that speaks volumes about fresh garden ingredients. Creamy cheese, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs create a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 2 medium zucchinis (grated and squeezed dry)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- ½ cup milk (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for greasing)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and generously coat an 8×8-inch baking vessel with olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Zucchini Processing: Carefully grate zucchini and extract excess liquid using a clean cloth, pressing firmly to remove moisture, then transfer to a spacious mixing container.
- Ingredient Harmonization: Incorporate chopped spinach, crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, whisked eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground pepper, and dried oregano into the zucchini. Blend thoroughly until ingredients create a uniform, cohesive mixture.
- Baking Transformation: Transfer the integrated mixture into the prepared baking dish, distributing evenly across the surface. Slide into the preheated oven and allow to roast for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the top achieves a rich golden complexion and the center sets completely, indicating perfect culinary completion.
Notes
- Remove maximum moisture from grated zucchini to prevent soggy casserole texture; use clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and press firmly to extract excess liquid.
- Swap feta with goat cheese or use dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant diets; experiment with different cheese combinations to enhance flavor profile.
- Watch casserole closely during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning; golden-brown top indicates perfect doneness without burning ingredients.
- Incorporate cooked chicken, ground turkey, or plant-based protein like tofu crumbles to transform dish into complete meal with balanced nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg