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Zucchini Zowie

Simple 4-ingredient kid-approved recipe. Ready in under an hour!
Kid friendly
Bowl of baked zucchini with a cheesy tomato sauce.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons garlic powder or 8 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  4. Slice zucchini into rounds, about ½ inch thick. Spread zucchini slices in a pie pan and pour tomatoes and juice over the top.
  5. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and cheese over zucchini.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try other seasonings such as onion powder, oregano or basil.
  • Use 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes.
  • Try adding cilantro on top for more flavor.

Comments

Fast, low cost and so yummy! Wasn't sure I would like this one but it was great! I didn't have parm so used mozzarella, had some fresh garlic to use up so roasted it and used instead of powder, was a bit short on canned tomatoes so added 1 fresh chopped tomato. This will be a regular recipe in our house during zucchini season!

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