Vegan Loaded Zucchini & Squash Bake has 210 kcal in one serving. It is prepared quickly in 55 minutes. This dish contains zucchini, nutritional yeast, yellow squash, vegan mozzarella, seasonings, herbs, and olive oil. this dish is perfectly safe for dairy-free diet and various other diets as well. It is very tasty that you can easily serve it for events or dinners for guest. Serve thsi dish with tofu steak, fresh greens, or garlic toast. Store this dish for some time, perfect to prepare for meal prep.
STATS:
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Serving: 4
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Prep time: 20 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking dish
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- Half tsp. black pepper
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Quarter cup nutritional yeast
- Small sliced red onion, one
- Half cup vegan cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- Half tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- Two medium sliced zucchinis
- 1 tsp. salt
- Half cup vegan mozzarella
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini gives a soft texture and mild flavor. You may use eggplant or cucumber slices as a substitute.
YELLOW SQUASH:
- Yellow squash provide a sweet taste and color contrast. Use green zucchini only or pumpkin slices as alternatives.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- They give juiciness and a light tarty taste. You may use regular chopped tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes as per your preference.
RED ONION:
- Red onion gives a sweet and slightly sharp flavor. White onion is a good alternative as well.
GARLIC:
- Garlic delivers strong aroma and depth to the dish. You can also use garlic powder is a good alternative.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil helps roasting and delivers richness. You may utilize sunflower oil instead as well.
DRIED OREGANO & BASIL:
- These herbs give an Italian flavor. You may use Italian seasoning mix or thyme as an alternative.
VEGAN CREAM:
- Vegan cream makes the dish creamy and rich. Soy cream or blended tofu is a good choice as well.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor without dairy. Use the vegan parmesan or crushed cashews are good alternatives.
VEGAN MOZZARELLA:
- This vegan mozzarella gives a melty and cheesy topping. You may skip it or use almond-based cheese instead.
PARSLEY:
- Parsley provides freshness to this bake. Use cilantro or green onions as another choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven at 190°C
- then wash the vegetables and slicee them equally.
- Include the vegetables in the vessela and add the olive oil and seasoning in it.
- Now mix all of the items well and add them onnthe tray.
- Now add the cream, nutritional yeast an dvegan cheese over it and cover the dish with foil.
- bake the dish for 25 minutes then remove the foil and bake again for ten minutes.
- Garnish the bake with parsley.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS DISH:
SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Green Salad
BREAD:
- Garlic Bread
- Dinner Rolls
- Toasted Bread
RICE & GRAINS:
- Brown Rice
- Quinoa
- Couscous
PROTEIN:
- Baked Tofu
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Lentils
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Green Beans
- Roasted Carrots
SOUPS:
- Tomato Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Vegetable Soup
DIPS & SAUCE:
- Hummus
- Tahini Sauce
- Vegan Ranch
DESSERT:
- Fruit Salad
- Berry Sorbet
- Chia Pudding
TIPS:
- Evenly slice vegetables to cook them equally.
- Avoid overbaking to avoid getting mushy vegetables.
- Include chili flakes to make the bake spicy.
- Cool the bake for five minutes before serving to provide good texture.
- Utilize fresh herbs for best aroma.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the slices in the box and keep for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Make the portions and wrap them and freeze for one month.
FAQs:
How to include more protein in this bake?
- Use the tofu, chickpeas, or lentils to incldue more protein in this bake.
Can we prepare the bake without using oil?
- Yes, you can prepare it without using oil and use the vegetable broth instead.
Does this dish contains spice?
- No this dish is not spicy, but add the chili flakes for this purpose.
Can I use other vegetables?
- Yes, use mushrooms, bell peppers, or eggplant to make this bake.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 14 grams
Iron: 2.4 mg
Total carbs: 18 grams
Vitamin A: 1450 IU
Fiber: 4.5 grams
Calcium: 120 mg
Protein: 6 grams
Sodium: 380 mg
Calories: 210 kcal
Potassium: 620 milligrams
