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Zucchini is loaded with vitamins and adds a unique flavor and texture to this dish.
This is a great recipe for the fall harvest season!

Use different tomatoes, mix eggplant with the zucchini, try using different fresh herbs instead of the dried basil.

You can use low-fat milk instead of regular, whole milk and save some calories.

Low calorie and delicious
Fresh Vegetable Casserole
Ingredients
(4 servings - 230 calories per serving)
4 large carrots (julienned)
2 small zucchini (sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup seasoned croutons
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup milk
3 tbsp butter or margerine
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp basil (dried)
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Add carrots.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Prepare a glass casserole or other oven-safe baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In baking dish, combine carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and croutons.
  • In small saucepan, blend milk and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Add butter and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil 1 minute.
  • Pour sauce over vegetables in baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Serve while hot.


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