Light Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Casserole Recipe

Name: Light Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds zucchini; Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red or green jalapeno, finely diced, seeded if desired; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; One 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup crumbled Cotija cheese; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 pounds zucchini
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red or green jalapeno, finely diced, seeded if desired
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
One 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/3 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro

1
Preheat the oven broiler.
2
Slice the zucchini on a sharp angle about 1/2-inch thick and place on a baking sheet lined with foil and nonstick cooking spray.
3
Coat the zucchini with nonstick cooking spray and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4
Broil, flipping once, until just golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
5
Reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
6
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pot set over medium-high heat.
7
Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add the chili powder, cumin and tomatoes.
9
Continue to cook until the tomatoes are soft and the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat, lightly mash with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
11
Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
12
Place about 1/2 of the zucchini in the bottom of the dish and top with 1/2 of the tomato sauce.
13
Repeat the layers and cover with foil.
14
Bake until bubbly and hot, about 20 minutes.
15
Remove the foil, sprinkle with the cheese and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
16
Let stand 10 minutes, sprinkle with the cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds zucchini, Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper., 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Light Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Light Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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