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Zucchini and Tomato Bake

Zucchini and Tomato Bake

with Manchego
45 min., ready in 1 hr 5 min.
Time:
241
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
88 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
3 onions
2 garlic cloves
1 carrot
1 pc Manchego (2 oz.)
10 Tomatoes (about 28 oz.)
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ cup Vegetable broth
salt
peppers
2 tsps sweet ground paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
3 Tbsps Spelt flour
3 Zucchini
1 ½ Tbsps Canola oil
3 Tbsps breadcrumbs
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Preparation
1.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 1

Peel the onions and chop finely. Peel garlic cloves and very finely chop.

2.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 2

Rinse carrot, peel and cut into small dice. Finely grate the cheese.

3.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 3

Plunge tomatoes into boiling water, remove, rinse in cold water and remove the skins. Cut out stems and dice the flesh into small cubes.

4.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 4

Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Add carrot cubes and sauté 3-4 minutes.

5.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 5

Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Add thyme and cook for 10-12 minutes over medium heat.

6.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 6

Meanwhile, put the flour on a plate. Brush zucchini, rinse, wipe dry and cut into approximately 3/4 inch cubes. Season with salt and coat with flour.

7.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 7

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large frying pan and fry the zucchini cubes over medium heat, stirring constantly until light brown.

8.
Zucchini and Tomato Bake preparation step 8

Coat a baking dish with the remaining canola oil. Layer in zucchini and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and grated Manchego. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie241 cal.(11 %)
Protein11 g(11 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates21 g(14 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The colorful mixture of vegetables in this bake provides a balanced mix of vitamins, minerals and secondary plant substances. The cheese provides a quarter of your daily recommendation of calcium, which supports bone and teeth strength.

Even smarter

Even smarter

We recommend whole grain rice, noodles or couscous as a side dish. These not only absorb the sauce well, but also provide energizing carbohydrates and satiating fiber.

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