Healthy Recipes Side Dish Vegetable Side Dish Zucchini Side Dish Caprese Zucchini Casserole 4.8 (8) 6 Reviews A summertime favorite—zucchini casserole—gets an Italian spin in this delicious and healthy side dish with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. You can use zucchini or summer squash in this caprese-style casserole, or a combination of the two. A sprinkling of fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar just before serving brightens up the flavors. Serve with grilled or roasted chicken and some quinoa, rice or couscous to soak up the juices from the casserole for a satisfying and easy dinner. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 medium zucchini and/or summer squash, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, sliced ¼ cup finely chopped shallot ¼ cup chopped basil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¾ cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (3 ounces) 1 dash Balsamic vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-by-8- or 7-by-10-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange squash and tomatoes decoratively, like rows of shingles (some may need to be cut in half), in the prepared dish. Combine shallot, 1/4 cup basil, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spoon the mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons basil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 87 Calories 5g Fat 6g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 87 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Vitamin A 809IU 16% Vitamin C 18mg 20% Folate 30mcg 7% Sodium 296mg 13% Calcium 121mg 9% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 23mg 6% Potassium 326mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.