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Cheezy Cucuzza Bake
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Cheezy Cucuzza Bake

This is super low in calories and very filling! If you don't have Cucuzza gourd, you can replace it with zucchini or yellow summer squash or a combination of both!
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Cucuzza
Servings: 4
Author: Mrs. Plant

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cucuzza gourd peeled and chopped into 1/2" slices
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 t oregano
  • 1 t basil
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1/2 t onion powder
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 batch cashew mozzarella cheese (see note below)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 T plant-based Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In an 8x8 casserole pan, mix together the Cucuzza, tomatoes, and spices. Bake in the oven uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • While the casserole is in the oven, make the plant-based mozzarella recipe. Top the casserole with the mozzarella and the breadcrumbs after removing it from the oven. Then, place it back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes, watching to make sure the breadcrumbs aren't burning. Test for doneness with a fork. Depending on how thick your Cucuzza slices were, it may take longer to become tender.
  • Serve warm from the oven!

Notes

NOTE: I used Eat Plant-Based Cashew Mozzarella Cheese, and it was perfect for this recipes!
https://eatplant-based.com/cashew-cheese-mozzarella/