High Protein Hearty Vegetable Casserole

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this High Protein Hearty Vegetable Casserole, a wholesome and satisfying dish that’s packed with nutrition and flavor. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas and quinoa, vibrant vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, and red bell peppers, and a savory blend of herbs and nutritional yeast, this casserole delivers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It’s baked to perfection in a rich vegetable broth, making it both comforting and nutrient-dense. Ready in just over an hour with simple prep, it’s an ideal vegetarian and gluten-free option for meal prep or family dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley, this casserole is as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 quarter cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped red bell pepper, sliced zucchini, and broccoli florets. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the drained chickpeas, cooked quinoa, frozen peas, and diced tomatoes. Mix well.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and sprinkle with nutritional yeast, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to combine thoroughly.

Step 7

Transfer the vegetable and quinoa mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.

Step 8

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and the casserole is heated through.

Step 10

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the casserole before serving.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your high protein, hearty vegetable casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2382.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1742.8

Total Fat 49.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4353.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.4g	0%
Total Sugars 63.8g
Protein 76.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 569.7mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 4725.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 59.0%