Name: Better Than Pizza Vegetable Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon s olive oil (30 ml); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 1 medium yellow squash, sliced; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (75 g); 1 can diced tomatoes, drained (14.5 oz / 411 g); 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked white rice (370 g); 1 cup shredded moz zarella cheese (113 g); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (15 g)

Description

Discover how to make a mouthwatering Better Than Pizza Vegetable Casserole with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for a healthy meal that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

2 tablespoon s olive oil (30 ml)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (75 g)
1 can diced tomatoes, drained (14.5 oz / 411 g)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked white rice (370 g)
1 cup shredded moz zarella cheese (113 g)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (15 g)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped red and green bell peppers to the skillet.
Cook for 5 minutes until the peppers start to soften.
Add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet.
Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the vegetable mixture.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
Stir in the drained diced tomatoes.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cooked white rice.
Transfer the vegetable and rice mixture to a casserole dish.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Slice zucchini and yellow squash evenly at 1/4 inch for consistent texturenCrush oregano and basil gently to release their flavors before addingnBroil casserole briefly for a golden top, watching closely to avoid burning