Baked Zucchini, Spinach And Feta Is The Low-Carb Comfort Food You Need In Your Life

Skinny Ms.

If you’re looking for the perfect warm, comforting meal that won’t blow your healthy eating resolution this winter, you’ve come to the right place. Behold, warm veggies covered in low-fat cheese and topped with breadcrumbs! It’s a meal that’s easy to prepare, delicious and just as soothing as something a little less on the healthy side (i.e. typical “comfort food,” like carb-heavy mac ‘n cheese or mashed potatoes).

The recipe for baked zucchini, spinach and feta will change your weeknight dinner situation for the better and comes via the blog Skinny Ms. It calls for combining baby spinach, zucchini and yellow squash with low-fat and fat-free versions of feta and Parmesan cheeses. Then sprinkle the entire concoction with whole wheat panko bread crumbs for a delightfully crisp topping.

Garlic powder, basil leaves and black pepper go in for added flavor, so this dish is far from bland!

Once that’s set, just pop the entire dish into the oven. Only 30 to 40 minutes of baking will yield a yummy-looking casserole that you’ll be more than ready to dig into. Feast your eyes on this tasty dish:

Skinny Ms.

If you’d rather skip the breadcrumbs and create a casserole that’s extra creamy instead, you can follow the recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen. This one calls for yellow or green squash, feta, eggs, Parmesan cheese and sour cream.

This dinner is rich and decadent, but low-carb and diet-friendly, too. Plus, it looks equally delicious:

Kalyn's Kitchen

Most zucchini casseroles are excellent vegetarian dinner options. However, if you’d prefer to add some meat in the mix, you can also create a version that has chicken baked into it.

The recipe from Six Sisters’ Stuff combines zucchini, cooked and cubed chicken breasts, and cream of chicken soup to yield a casserole that meat-lovers will enjoy. Plus, chicken stuffing mix makes for a savory breaded topping:

Six Sisters' Stuff

A recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe also proves that zucchini can be served in non-casserole form. Baked zucchini bites are the perfect accompaniment to soups and a lighter lunch option that’s easy to transport.

First, combine shaved zucchini, bread crumbs, shredded cheddar cheese and seasonings. Then drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking dish. You’ll end up with adorable little bite-sized snacks that look like this:

Mel's Kitchen Cafe

No matter how you serve it, these warm and nutritional zucchini meal options are sure to keep you satisfied all year long.

So, get ready to settle in on a cold winter’s night with these treats. They’re just the right combination of tasty and healthy to keep on rotation all season long.

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