Simple Mozzarella Vegetable Dish

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Simple Mozzarella Vegetable Dish is the perfect recipe for a quick and wholesome meal. Featuring tender zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes roasted to perfection with garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs, this dish offers a medley of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Topped with a generous layer of melty mozzarella cheese and garnished with fresh basil, it’s a delightful balance of creamy, savory, and aromatic flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe works beautifully as a hearty side dish, a light vegetarian main, or even a topping for crusty bread. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that celebrates simple cooking at its best!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 medium (any color) bell peppers
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 leaves fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds. Seed and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 5

Spread the vegetable mixture evenly onto a baking dish or oven-safe pan.

Step 6

Bake the vegetables in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the vegetables.

Step 8

Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	590.5

Total Fat 25.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 80.3mg	0%
Sodium 5765.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 36.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 928.5mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1777.5mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 36.5%