Zucchini Cauliflower Recipe

No. of servings: 8
Servings size: 1 slice
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time required: 45 minutes

Zucchini Cauliflower Bake Ingredients:
Zucchini: 1 pound
Cauliflower florets: ½ cup
Bread crumbs: 1 cup
Plum tomatoes: 1 pound
Pesto sauce (prepared): ¼ cup
Low fat cheese: 8 slices
Black pepper powder: ¼ teaspoon

Method:

Wash the zucchini and cut it into ¼ inch thick slices. These slices can be steamed in a microwave, for six to eight minutes, or over the stovetop, for about six minutes. Place the steamed slices on paper towels, to remove excess water.

In a microwave, steam the cauliflower florets for about three or four minutes, or on the stovetop, for about three minutes.

In a medium sized bowl, combine the zucchini and cauliflower and add the pesto sauce and pepper. Toss the ingredients together properly.

Wash the plum tomatoes and cut them into thin slices.

In an 8 inch wide baking dish, sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs, at the bottom. Evenly spread half of the zucchini and cauliflower mixture, over the bread crumbs.

Arrange half of the sliced tomatoes over the vegetables.

Top the vegetable with 4 slices of cheese.

Again, spread layers of breadcrumbs, then zucchini and cauliflowers, tomatoes, cheese and breadcrumbs.

Place the baking dish in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees F, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.

Cut the bake into slices and serve it with garlic bread, while it is still hot.

Zucchini – Cauliflower Nutritional information: (Amounts per serving)
Calories: 95 cal.
Cholesterol: 2 mg.
Total fat: 4.2 g
Sodium: 134 mg
Protein: 4 g
Dietary fiber: 1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates: 14.1 g
(Note: Different brands of breadcrumbs and pesto sauce may vary in the content of sodium)

Zucchini – Cauliflower Health Benefits:

Zucchini is one of the healthiest foods you can find, because it is low in calories and can keep you full for a while.
It is rich in Vitamins and minerals and has many health benefits.
Cauliflower too, is very high in vitamins and therefore is excellent for the health.