Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

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If you don't have a spiralizer to make this healthy zucchini noodle casserole (aka zoodles), use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips of the squash and zucchini, stopping when you reach the seedy center. Just a few minutes under the broiler gives these ricotta-and-basil-filled nests a light golden top.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 medium summer squash
2 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Position a rack in the top position of oven; preheat broiler to high.
Combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Using a spiral vegetable slicer or a vegetable peeler, cut summer squash lengthwise into long, thin strands or strips. Stop when you reach the seeds. You should have about 6 cups of "noodles." Place them on a cutting board and shape into an even 10-inch square. Cut the square into quarters. Transfer each "nest" to a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe pan (or similar size 3-quart baking dish). Repeat with zucchini. Arrange the zucchini nests in an alternating pattern with the summer squash.
Drizzle the nests with oil and season with salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Make a well in the center of each and spoon in about 2 tablespoons filling.
Broil the nests until browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve warm.

Tips

Equipment: Spiral vegetable slicer, broiler-safe baking dish

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

127	Calories
9g	Fat
5g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 "nest"
Calories 127
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g	14%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Vitamin A 491IU	10%
Vitamin C 21mg	24%
Folate 36mcg	9%
Sodium 263mg	11%
Calcium 149mg	11%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 358mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

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