Paleo Zucchini Bake

With the addition of parmesan cheese this Paleo Zucchini Bake goes Primal, and tastes oh so good with or without it. by Marla Sarris, updated January 28, 2015 Posted on October 1, 2012

Primal Zucchini Bake

Marla Sarris is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo (along with her husband Jeff), and project manager at SPYR. After tirelessly dedicating six years to teaching Mathematics at one of the top High Schools in the nation, she left her all-consuming career in pursuit of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. She continues to indulge her passion for teaching through Paleo Porn.

Jeff and I had dinner with my family to celebrate my mom’s birthday and I made this Paleo Zucchini Bake and a Paleo apple crisp.

Both recipes went over quite well.

If you’re against the inclusion of dairy, no worries, just leave out the parmesan cheese and you’re good to go.

Paleo Zucchini Bake

Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
1 large onion, chopped
8 Anaheim peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon coarse ground sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
4 cups zucchini, chopped
3 cups Sofrito
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, optional

Directions

If you haven't already, whip up a batch of Sofrito.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and peppers until soft.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, sea salt, black pepper and fresh basil and remove from heat.
Add the zucchini and Sofrito and mix until combined.
Transfer the mixture to an 11x7-inch baking dish.
If using, shred Parmesan cheese over the top of the mixture until fully covered.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender when pierced with a toothpick or sharp knife.
Remove from oven and serve hot.
Enjoy! :)

About the Author Marla Sarris

Marla Sarris is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo (along with her husband Jeff), and project manager at SPYR. After tirelessly dedicating six years to teaching Mathematics at one of the top High Schools in the nation, she left her all-consuming career in pursuit of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. She continues to indulge her passion for teaching through Paleo Porn.