Squash-Rice Casserole (Cooking Light)

Submitted by Krista Roes

"From Cooking Light November 2000 Serving size is 1 cup Cooking light stats: Calories 197, Fat 5.5, Protein 12.7 g, Carb 24 g, Sodium 623 mgs."

 

• Ready In: 56mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 8 1 cup portions
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 cups zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup fat free sour cream
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• cooking spray

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven, bring to boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain, partially mash with a potato masher.
5. Combine zucchini mixture, rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl; stir gently.
6. Spoon into 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
7. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese on top.
8. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
9. Preheat broiler.
10. Broil for 1 minute or until lightly browned.

Reviews

[margot_hanson_86725]

This casserole doesn't even taste like squash. I use half yellow squash and half zuccini. I also add 1 1/2 cups baked chicken. It is delicious! Real easy to make also.

 

[Chef Saskatchewan B]

Excellent. This is a good replacement for dishes like scalloped potatoes without the fat and calories. I substituted aborio rice because of its creaminess and lower calories compared to brown or white. I also used egg substitute to further lower the fat and calories. Thanks for posting.

 

[Bren in LR]

This is a wonderful recipe that even has my son who is hesistant about zucchini going back for seconds. (I use basmati rice in all my rice recipes.) I sometimes make it the day before it is to be served as the family likes it the "next" day best.

 

[starlight17_12979236]

Easy to make and the kids will love it! Classic squash casserole without the extra fat. Great side dish. Next time might add a bit of garlic or some other spices.