Zucchini Bake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings5
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 2 large onions, sliced into rings
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), crushed
 Green pepper1 , diced
 Italian herbs1 Teaspoon, mixed
 125 g / 4 oz mushrooms,sliced
 450 g / 15 oz canned tomatoes, undrained and mashed
 Tomato Paste1 Tablespoon
 1 tablespoon cornflour blended with 1/2 cup water
 3 medium zucchini, thickly sliced
 Breadcrumbs1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Topping)
 Cheese2 Tablespoon, grated (Topping)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion, garlic, green pepper and herbs for 2-3 minutes or until onion is soft. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste, cook until mixture boils. Stir in cornflour mixture and cook until sauce thickens.
3. Boil, steam or microwave zucchini until just tender. Place in a shallow ovenproof dish and pour tomato sauce over. Top with breadcrumbs and cheese.
4. Place under a preheated grill for 5 minutes or until top is golden.
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