Summer-Squash Casserole

Recipe Ingredients

3 cups	711ml	Zucchini - thinly sliced (medium)
3 cups	711ml	Yellow summer squash - thinly sliced (medium)
1/4 cup	59ml	Water
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Black pepper - freshly ground
1 tablespoon	15ml	Butter or margarine
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Finely chopped sweet red peppers
5		Scallions - thinly sliced
2/3 cup	97g / 3.4oz	Seasoned dry breadcrumbs
2		Eggs
		(or 1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute)
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

In a deep 3-quart casserole, combine the zucchini, squash, water, garlic, marjoram, oregano, and black pepper. Cover with a lid and microwave on High for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture and rotate the dish a half turn. Cover with a lid and microwave on High for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the squash is almost tender. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a colander and gently press on the mixture with the back of a large spoon to extract excess liquid. Place the drained squash in a food processor. Process with on/off turns until the mixture is chunky.

Place the butter or margarine in the casserole dish. Microwave on High for 35 to 40 seconds, or until melted. Stir in the red peppers and scallions. Cover with wax paper and microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.

Set aside 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs for a topping. Stir the eggs, Cheddar, parsley, and remaining breadcrumbs into the scallion mixture. Add the squash puree and mix well. Smooth the top and sprinkle with the reserved breadcrumbs.

Cover with a lid and microwave on High for 5 minutes. Rotate the dish a half turn.

Cover with wax paper and microwave on Medium (50% power) for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is set around the edges. Replace the wax paper with a lid. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the center is set. This recipe serves 6.

Source:
LOW-FAT MICROWAVE COOKING by Sharon Claessens

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