Veggie-Tater Bake Recipe

Name: Veggie-Tater Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: ¾ cup Bulgar wheat; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ⅔ cup onion, onion; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; ⅔ cup zucchini, diced; ⅔ cup yellow squash, diced; ½ cup red bell pepper, diced; 2 ½ cups vegetarian sausage crumbles (recommend Morningstar Farms); ¼ cup tomato sauce; coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes; 6 deli-style slices cheddar cheese or ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

¾ cup Bulgar wheat
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
⅔ cup onion, onion
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅔ cup zucchini, diced
⅔ cup yellow squash, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 ½ cups vegetarian sausage crumbles (recommend Morningstar Farms)
¼ cup tomato sauce
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
6 deli-style slices cheddar cheese or ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
Place bulgur in a large, heatproof bowl; cover with boiling water.
2
Set aside for 15 minutes; drain excess water and set bulgur aside.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
4
Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan; add onions and cook until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
6
Increase heat to medium-high and add zucchini, squash, and peppers.
7
Cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Stir in sausage crumbles and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
9
Add bulgur and tomato sauce to pan, stirring to combine.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Pour mixture into a 9-inch by 9-inch baking dish, packing firmly with a spatula.
12
Spread mashed potatoes over mixture, then top with cheese.
13
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and light brown at the edges.
14
Let cool 3 to 4 minutes, then cut into squares and serve hot.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup Bulgar wheat, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ⅔ cup onion, onion, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Veggie-Tater Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Veggie-Tater Bake

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