Description
This Mediterranean Squash Casserole is a delightful and healthy dish, perfect for a light lunch or a side. It features tender squash baked with sun-ripened tomatoes, briny feta cheese, and a medley of fresh herbs, all brought together with fragrant olive oil. It’s a simple yet flavorful recipe inspired by the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is slightly tender.
- Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, chopped dill, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- If you prefer a creamier casserole, you can add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the mixture before baking.
- This casserole is also delicious served cold the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg