This Healthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe is absolutely delicious and very easy to make. It also a great way to incorporate healthier ingredients in your weekly family meals. Make it as a side dish or serve it on Meatless Monday as an amazing vegetarian dinner!
Healthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe
The other day I was thinking of making a vegetarian dish and came up with this great idea. I had some veggies at home that were about to go bad and thought of making a healthy mixed vegetable casserole recipe. It came out great and the best part was my family also loved it. Even my son who has been picky lately decided to try it. And he actually liked it!
This casserole is great for your weekly family meals. Remember to never give up and keep on offering healthy food options to kids, they will eventually try them. Create healthy eating habits by offering lots of vegetables and cook with fresh ingredients. Your meals will be tastier, super nutritious, and you will feel great about giving your family good food. This vegetable casserole recipe is a fantastic side dish to encourage picky eaters to eat more veggies.
The wonderful thing about this Healthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe is you can use your favorite vegetable combinations. I basically used everything I had in my kitchen and the casserole came out perfect. Use your favorite veggies and make different casseroles each time. Need some inspiration? Keep reading for some delicious veggie combos!
Delicious and Healthy Vegetable Combinations to Try
Like I said, literally anything goes, so this recipe is an awesome way to minimize your food waste and save money by using what you have. That said, if you have nothing in your fridge or just want some ideas on how to mix things up, here are some of outstanding combinations to try. Use them on their own or mix them in with some of the other veggies in my recipe.
1. Portobello Mushrooms + Spinach
Portobello mushrooms are an amazing addition to any mixed vegetable casserole recipe. They’re hearty enough to replace meat and loaded with health benefits. They’re fat-free, keto-friendly, and very low in calories. Plus, one serving gives you 36% of your daily B3 and 34% of B2 requirements.
I don’t think I have to tell you how healthy spinach is, right? If you didn’t know, it’s loaded with potassium, iron and calcium, as well as Vitamins A, C and B6. Together, mushrooms and spinach create a powerful combination for your mixed veggie casserole.
2. Green Beans + Mushrooms
If you’re looking for a vegetable casserole recipe that’s perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish, you can’t go wrong with green beans. The mushrooms give it a wonderful “upgraded” flavor, not to mention an even healthier kick.
3. Broccoli + Peppers + Red Onions
Did you know that broccoli may help lower your risk of bladder cancer, boosts your immune system, and helps keep your gut healthy? How about the fact that peppers- especially the hotter ones- can actually help you live longer? Even the red onions have properties that can help ward off cancer. In other words, this vegetable combination isn’t just tasty, it may very well improve your longevity!
4. Eggplant + Squash + Tomatoes
Okay, so eggplant is technically a fruit (and so are tomatoes), but we all think of it as a veggie, so it counts! Like Portobello mushrooms, eggplant gives your casseroles the heartiness of a meat casserole minus the actual meat. Plus, it pairs well with just about anything you can think of. Try it with squash and tomatoes, plus toss in some other veggies that you have on hand. Green beans, peppers, mushrooms.. this really is an “anything goes” vegetable combination.
5. Cauliflower +Kale
Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables on the planet. Don’t believe me? Check out these 15 “OMG I Didn’t Know I Could Make This With Cauliflower” Recipes! While it goes great with any combination on this list, Paula Deen pairs it with kale, leeks, and red potatoes. If you want to skip the starchy potatoes, though, toss the veggies in with some of the others from my recipe.
6. Tomato + Eggplant + Zucchini
These three veggies (or fruits) combine to create a perfect Italian-style veggie casserole. Martha Stewart recommends topping it with Gruyere cheese, but Parmesan works just as well. Her recipe also calls for polenta, but I think the eggplants and zukes give it a perfect hearty texture all on their own.
By the way, according to a 2007 study “fruity” veggies like eggplant and tomatoes can actually help reduce asthma and allergy symptoms. Something to keep in mind if you’re dealing with a bad case of pollen-induced sniffles and sneezes.
7. Carrots + Zucchini
While most veggies are best when eaten raw, studies show that cooked carrots actually have more antioxidants. A 2007 study also found that they can slow down the rate of aging. If those aren’t good enough reasons to use them in your veggie casserole, I don’t know what is! While they work well with many other vegetables, they’re particularly tasty when paired with zucchini.
Tips and Tricks for Making the Perfect Vegetable Casserole Every Time
Before we finish up, I just have a few tips and tricks that will help you make the perfect veggie casserole every time. I promise to make it quick!
- First, whenever possible, choose organic veggies. They’re just better for you overall. You don’t want to turn a healthy dish into a feast of pesticides and GMO weirdness.
- Trying to get more vegetables into your picky kid’s diet? Make the casserole with all the veggies that they do like PLUS one that you want them to eat but that they usually won’t touch. Just slice it into smaller pieces, or even mash it up and mix it in.
- Never underestimate the power of herbs and spices. While Parmesan is really all you need to elevate and complement the flavors in my recipe, swapping it out for a tasty herb can completely change the flavor. You can literally use the same veggies every time and still have a totally new dish just by adding in some different herbs and spices.
- Last, I can’t say this often enough- literally any vegetable combination works well in this recipe. That’s why I love it so much! If none of the combos above appeal to you, browse the produce section and just get creative!
Mixed Veggie Casserole Recipe
The full recipe and instructions are below. However, this is all you need for a delicious and healthy mixed vegetable casserole: veggies, eggs and parmesan cheese.
You can feel good about eating a nutritious meal full of health benefits. Eggs, vegetables, and a little cheese and your family can enjoy this wonderful Healthy Vegetable Casserole right out of the oven. I made it with cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, spinach, corn, green peas, and onions. For other great vegetable dishes please see Cream Of Broccoli Cheese Soup and Zucchini And Carrot Bars.
PrintHealthy Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Great vegetarian dish. Perfect for the entire family to enjoy as a side dish or simply by itself. Lots of veggies and nutrition!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup green peas
- Salt
- Pepper
- A little olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large skillet, cook for about 5-7 minutes (high) the finely chopped onions with some olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the zucchini and cook for another 3-5 minutes in medium heat. Take the skillet out of the heat.
- The rest of the vegetables (except spinach) need to be steamed first for about 5-8 minutes then you can place them in the large skillet. Remember you can use any vegetables you want and add more or less according to taste.
- In a separate bowl, mix the 4 eggs well.
- Mix everything together, adding the spinach also. Place it in an oven safe casserole dish.
- Finally, add the parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees
Notes
Any and all of the vegetables can be swapped out for others that you have on hand.
You can also swap the Parmesan cheese for other types of cheese, or leave it out entirely and add in some fresh herbs and seasonings.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keywords: casserole, vegetable casserole, mixed vegetable casserole
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Aparna says
I’m a student trying to find healthy (and cheap) meals to make everyday. I had spinach, broccoli and carrots that were about to go bad and no idea what to make with them all other than pasta so I googled it and I am sooo glad I found this! I think this will become a regular in my house cuz even all my flatmates (who don’t really care about eating healthy) loved it and asked for the recipe. I’d made enough for three meals but it was such a hit that there’s barely any left.
I did tweak the recipe a bit, added half a cup of milk and thinly sliced potatoes to it. Instead of being a side dish, it then became a full meal with carbs as well. Thank you so much for uploading this! I went over the blog and I’ve found so many other recipes I want to try and forward to my mum as well!
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Creative Healthy Family says
So glad to know you liked the recipe. Hope you like my other recipes too. I like to share simple recipes made with fresh ingredients.
kathy bradley says
I just made this. Doubled everything so we’ll have extra few days. Added other veggies. Sautéed garlic in Coconut oil separately. Mixed Oregano, Basil, Italian Seasoning, extra Garlic powder. Stirred all seasonings in egg mixture, then poured/stirred In large baking pan. Husband said it was good. But it took a loong time to cut and peel all that!! Thanks for good recipe.
Creative Healthy Family says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Susan says
What size casserole dish needs to be used?
Creative Healthy Family says
I will use a large one. Thanks
Jahan says
Vegetable is always good for our health. This recipe is very healthy. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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Creative Healthy Family says
Thank you for your comment.
Jahan says
Vegetable is always good for our health. This recipe is very healthy.
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Creative Healthy Family says
Thank you for your comment.
Ishita Basu says
It’s a very simple yet tasty recipe. My husband and I are not really veggie lovers. But we swear by this recipe and make it quite often for dinner. Thank you for sharing!
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Creative Healthy Family says
Thank you so much for your comment. So happy to know you like my recipe.
John B says
I have had to go on a CKD diet and made this recipe earlier this week, Wow, what a surprise it was. This was sooooo good and is Kidney friendly to boot. I can see myself making this often. Thank you for sharing such a special recipe
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Creative Healthy Family says
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Jana says
Can it be made ahead of time?
Creative Healthy Family says
Yes, absolutely.
Carly Voloto says
Can you freeze this recipe? Thanks!
Creative Healthy Family says
Absolutely!