Reduced Calorie Summer Squash And Zucchini Casserole Food

SPIRALIZED ZUCCHINI & SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 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.

HEALTHY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cut yellow squash and zucchini into thin, ¼-inch slices.
• Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt over the zucchini and squash slices. Let sit for 10 minutes and then dab to remove excess moisture with a paper towel.
• Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Alternatively, overlap the zucchini and squash in a row. (See pictures.) You should be able to form 4 rows.**
• Drizzle olive oil over the zucchini and squash and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder. Toss to combine and then sprinkle over the zucchini and squash.
• Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove foil and turn heat to a High broil. Broil for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until breadcrumb topping starts to turn a golden brown.
• Serve immediately with fresh parsley and enjoy!

YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Add the cream; cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon mixture into a greased 11x7-in. or 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

REDUCED CALORIE SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Split squash and zucchini length wise then cut in to 1/2 inch pieces.
• Chop onion medium dice.
• Put all three items in pan cover with water and cook till fork tender.
• Drain all vegetables put casserole dish.
• Crush crackers into crumbs and add to vegetables.
• Mix all other ingredients into the casserole dish with the vegetables.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle 2 extra crackers crumbled on top.
• Cover and bake at 325 for 35 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more.
• Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes then serve.

HEALTHY SQUASH AND KALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the kale, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until the kale is bright green, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and continue to cook until the kale is wilted and most of the broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes more. Add the squash, zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to combine with the kale. Continue cooking until the squash begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise.
• Toss the cooked vegetables, brown rice, cheeses, 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs and the egg in a large bowl until mixed. Spray a 9-inch square or 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the casserole and top with the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bake until the squash and zucchini are tender and the top is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes. Serve hot.
• Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks. Cover with foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.

LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture until softened, about 3 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a large bowl.
• Mix raw almonds and 1/2 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl; stir into squash mixture. Whisk cream and eggs together in a measuring cup or small bowl; stir into squash mixture. Pour squash mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish; top with remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and roasted almonds.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE (LIGHTENED)

Steps:

• Place squash and onion in a microwave safe bowl add about 1/4 c water and cover with plastic wrap. Be sure to leave a small vent hole. Microwave on high about 4 mins or till tender. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole with cooking spray. In a small bowl combine stuffing mix and chicken broth. Put 1/2 of this mixture in bottom of casserole.
• Mix squash/onion mixture with carrots, sour cream, cornstarch, and cream of chicken soup, cheese, and Mrs Dash.
• Pour squash mixture over stuffing in casserole. Top with remaining stuffing mix and spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Bake in oven uncovered for 30 mins or till bubbly.