Salad 05/03/2025 17:53

Low-Calorie Vegetable Casserole (Weight Loss Recipe)

This Low-Calorie Vegetable Casserole is a healthy, filling, and cheesy baked vegetable dish packed with nutrients and flavor! It’s perfect for weight loss, as it’s low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.


Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

  • 1 large broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 7 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • A handful of baby kale
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream)
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar, optional)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
 

2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add carrotszucchini, and bell pepper, cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

3️⃣ Assemble the Casserole

  • Place broccoli floretscherry tomatoes, and kale into the prepared baking dish.
  • Add the sautéed carrotszucchini, and bell pepper on top.
  • Sprinkle with oreganopaprikasalt, and black pepper evenly over the vegetables.

4️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Sauce

  • In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurteggsmilk, and half of the shredded cheese.
  • Pour this mixture evenly over the vegetable mixture in the baking dish.
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5️⃣ Bake to Perfection

  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve

  • Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

  • Make it Vegan: Use plant-based yogurtalmond milk, and vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • Boost Protein: Add chickpeastofu, or cottage cheese to increase protein content.
  • More Spice? Add red pepper flakes or chili powder for extra heat.
  • Extra Crunch: Sprinkle with crushed nuts or breadcrumbs before baking for added texture.

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