Cheesy Zucchini au Gratin

This easy, cheesy zucchini casserole is low carb and comes together in minutes. Serve it as a side or a light vegetarian meal before zucchini season is over!  

Ingredients:

2 cups diced zucchini

1 cup diced onion

1 cup diced tomato or grape tomatoes halved

1 cup diced bell pepper

2 tbsps olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dry oregano

1/2 tsp dry basil

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt or 1 tsp Loney's dehydrated chicken broth powder

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

fresh basil to garnish

Preheat oven to 375°F

In a large bowl combine the zucchini, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic powder, oregano, basil, black pepper and salt or chicken broth powder. Then add the olive oil and 1/2 the mozzarella. Stir together then dump into a 10 X 10" baking dish. Bake at 375°F uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and add the remaining mozzarella on top with a sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

Then add some chopped fresh basil and serve.

Serves 4

Adapted from: eatwell101.com

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