Description
This crispy, cheesy veggie bake is everything a comfort food should be—easy, golden-edged, and packed with flavor. A perfect fusion of quick dinner vibes and healthy snack satisfaction, it’s an ideal option for breakfast ideas, easy dinners, or nutritious food ideas. With caramelized vegetables, bubbly cheese, and a crisp finish, it’s a veggie glow-up that makes eating well incredibly crave-worthy.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Slice the zucchini and red onion thinly, dice the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Grease a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Spread half the veggies on the bottom, top with half the cheese, then repeat layers.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and crisp on the edges. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra golden top.
5. Let cool 5 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve warm as a main or side dish.
Notes
Shred your own cheese for better melting—pre-shredded cheese often has anti-caking agents.
Salt watery vegetables like zucchini before baking to avoid sogginess.
For extra flavor, try adding roasted garlic or swapping in Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: crispy vegetable bake, cheesy veggie recipe, healthy comfort food, easy dinner, veggie glow-up