Italian Vegetable Bake

Italian Vegetable Bake RECIPE

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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 37.2
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.1 mg
  • Sodium: 76.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g

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Introduction

This colorful low-sodium cholesterol-free vegetable baked dish is prepared without any added fat. This colorful low-sodium cholesterol-free vegetable baked dish is prepared without any added fat.

Ingredients

    • 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes
    • 1 medium onion, sliced
    • 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, sliced
    • 1/2 lb. fresh okra, cut into 1/2" pieces or 3/4 cup (1/2 10 oz. pkg) frozen okra
    • 3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
    • 3 medium (7" long) zucchini, cut into 1" cubes
    • 1 medium eggplant, pared and, cut into 1" cubes
    • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Drain and coarsely chop tomatoes. Save liquid. Mix together tomatoes and reserved liquid, onion, green beans, okra, green pepper, lemon juice, and herbs. Cover and bake at 325º F for 15 minutes.



2. Mix in zucchini and eggplant and continue baking, covered, 60-70 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.



3. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese just before serving.



Yield: 18 servings--Serving Size: 1/2 cup



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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    69 of 70 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is as complicated as chopping vegetables gets....not hard. It does make a TON though, so next time I might cut it in half. I ended up freezing half this time. Substituted summer squash for eggplant and omitted parm cheese, tomatoes give it a great Ital. flavor! - 7/14/08


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    Very Good
    51 of 52 people found this review helpful
    I added garlic too, and my hubby added salt at the table, but it was very tasty, had a nice texture. The leftovers made a great base for a vegetable marinara a few night later! - 1/31/09


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    42 of 44 people found this review helpful
    This is a good & easy dish that makes A LOT! I used diced canned tomatoes, omitted the okra, used red pepper & added sliced fresh white mushrooms.
    The flavor is mild, so you can always add more "zip" to taste. It's good reheated & makes a nifty pizza topping.
    - 6/20/09


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    Very Good
    37 of 37 people found this review helpful
    I thought this was very good overall. I am definitely making it again but I will swap out the okra...didnt care too much for it. I halved this recipe and it fed my family of five....so the full recipe must make a freezer-load!! I thought is was very flavorful and suprisingly filling!!! - 7/31/08


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    Very Good
    35 of 35 people found this review helpful
    I made this with more eggplant (because we love it) and no okra and was surprised at how good it was! I was doubly surprised because there was no salt or garlic added and we didn't miss either. The parmesan was perfect. Had it the next day with canneloni beans for lunch. Great recipe! - 1/26/09


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    Good
    32 of 33 people found this review helpful
    Used Canned mashed tomatoes - not a good idea - makes dish like a pasta sauce. - 4/4/09


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    Incredible!
    26 of 26 people found this review helpful
    This is shockingly good! I added Northern Beans and it really made this dish pop! I thought it was going to be bland and boring but it wasn't AT ALL! I over did it with the Parmesan Cheese thinking I wasn't going to like it. But I realized quickly that too much cheese took away from this dish. Mmmm! - 1/9/09


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    Very Good
    24 of 24 people found this review helpful
    I get the attraction of no added fat, but adding a tiny bit of olive oil enables your body to better absorb the wonderful nutrients in the veggies! Great combo of veggies - makes LOTS - good thing we all liked it! - 7/21/09


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    Very Good
    21 of 21 people found this review helpful
    I was surprised at how good and filling this was. I added chicken because I wasn't sure it would be good as a main dish, but I think it would have been fine without it. I also used canned green beans and I just cooked whole thing 30 mins. Hubby and son (2 1/2 years old) liked it too. - 7/13/09


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    Very Good
    18 of 19 people found this review helpful
    My hubby made it, with the ingredients on the list, minus the okra, plus red potatoes and carrots. It was absolutely DELICIOUS!! Kind of like a minestrone soup. YUM! - 10/30/08


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    Very Good
    17 of 18 people found this review helpful
    This was really good it just makes SO MUCH!! Even cut in half, nine servings for a family of three (one of which is not interested at all in cooked veggies) I ended up throwing most of it away...Will have to find a smaller version to cook up because it was really tasty and definitely healthyd! - 6/4/09


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    Good
    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    My children said it was yummy! I added some leftover penne and 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese. They don't eat eggplant and zucchini but didn't realise they were eating them already. Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Will do it again. - 2/3/09


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    Incredible!
    14 of 14 people found this review helpful
    I loved it and am sharing it with a friend today for her to use as a topping for noodles for her dinner tonight. - 1/7/09


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    Good
    14 of 15 people found this review helpful
    It'd be good as a side dish. We served it over rice and topped it with white beans but it just didn't seem to have much substance to it as a main course. I will probably make it again, but as an entree to fish or chicken or something. LOVE the variety! And come on... chopping veggies isn't hard. - 7/30/08


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    13 of 14 people found this review helpful
    I would make this again. It makes a lot so I'm planning to freeze it. I especially like it on a baked potato with feta cheese on top. Yum. - 11/20/08


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    O.K.
    13 of 16 people found this review helpful
    I think I just wasn't feeling this kind of dish when i made it. It was a little hard to get down (I felt like it needed bread crumbs or baked-in cheese or something). - 3/9/08


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    Very Good
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    At the end of the baking time, some of the vegetables were still a little crispy. Next time I'd probably continue baking a little longer. The taste is worth the wait. This recipe would be good with chicken added to make it a one-dish meal. - 2/11/08


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I loved it. I ate okra, and I even liked it! I did have to cook it a little longer though. And I have frozen a good portion of it for future use. Next time, I will also half the recipe. I will be making this again. Thanks - 1/5/09


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    What a great way for us to get all our servings of vegetables in one dish. My grandkids will love this! My husband did! Thank you & GOD bless!! - 10/30/08


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    Good
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I didn't have any of the veggies on hand in the recipe except zuchini, but I really think the fresh herbs, lemon juice and canned tomatoes (I used diced instead of whole) are what makes the recipe. I used zuchs, yellow sq, mush, onion and peppers. A little wattery bc of all the squash but still good - 10/8/08


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    Good
    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
    "Food culture shock" was an excellent description for my family as well, but we did like it better the next day. My husband added feta cheese to it, which gave it more flavor. We will make it again though - I think it will grow on us. - 6/26/08


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    Very Good
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Cooked the green beans in the microwave with a little water 1st then added 1can diced tomatoes & 1 can of stewed tomatoes, diced (that's what I had on hand), Increased fresh basil to 1 Tbsp. It needed something...added a little balsamic & crushed red pepper...yummy! Served w/ Italian tuna steak. - 7/18/09


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    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    This is so good and so filling. I love the variety of veggies, too. So easy to make! Enough leftovers. - 4/30/09


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    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I did not have a big enough can of tomatoes so I added 1/2 cup salsa. It gave it a little tang. - 4/25/09


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    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night and served it over grilled swordfish. I omitted the okra and eggplant and added yellow squash and portabello mushroom. It was great. - 6/14/08


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    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I thought that it was an excellent recipe. i will use this one again - 2/4/09


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    Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    We added some garlic - will probably add more next time - 1/27/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was excellent. Enough for my large family, and then some to take to work to share. I definitely will make this again. Eliminated the okra, and added sliced mushrooms everything else was WONDERFUL!!! - 7/21/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    What a WONDERFUL way to use eggplant! Normally, you use a lot of oil with eggplant, but this nifty recipe avoids all the calories and fat from so much oil! I added a small can of Ro-
    Tel HOT diced tomatoes with chili and WOW! What a marvelous dish! I HIGHLY recommend it! Thanks for the keeper!
    - 7/21/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    We'll definitely make this again! A great way to load up on veggies, super (cold or warm) in a lunch box at work, and flexible enough to use what veggies you have or what's in season. - 7/9/09


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    Bad
    7 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Not a fan, it smells good, but does not taste very good... - 4/21/09


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    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    i made this with my mom without okra. i love it! - 2/7/09


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    Good
    7 of 10 people found this review helpful
    We don't like okra so substituted carrots. We don't like eggplant and substituted cauliflower. - 1/17/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I was preparing this dish and took half of it and froze it for another night! Makes alot even for my fam of 6. The kids loved it except my picky veggie eater son! lol...but all in all we will have again! Thanks for sharing! I also used Canned green beans instead. - 9/29/08


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    Good
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I made this, but couldn't find good eggplant so used summer squash as was suggested...It was great except for the green beans...they didn't cook nearly well enough, maybe pre blanching or even canned would work better and it makes too much - 8/3/08


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was really really good!!! I'm not a fan of green beans and am also really picky so I left them and the okra out, but I added mushrooms. I'd never cooked eggplant before and it turned out great!! Thank you for sharing this amazing dish! - 7/7/08


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    Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Made this tonight for dinner. We served the veggies with whole wheat spaghetti and it was pretty good. - 6/27/08


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was awesome. The whole family loved it. And it gets better as a leftover! - 6/10/08


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Love the fact that it doesn't just use the same 3 vegetables. . . I have to admit, I added more cheese, and garlic never hurts!
    - 4/12/08


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I haven't tried many of the vegetables in this recipe, but I made it and it was actually really good! I added a bit of garlic, and it was a hit! Would definitely make it again. - 3/11/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Love it! I left out the green beans and used a whole bag of frozen okra. I ate it all week, mixing it up by putting parmesan on top one day, cheddar the next day, serving it with different types of bread and with a side of chickpeas. I can't wait to make it again! - 8/4/09


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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This was EXCELLENT!! My hubby ate 2 helpings and gave up his pasta salad (light version) for the veggies. Used zucchini & summer squash instead of eggplant, but we LOVED it. Also used Italian diced tomatoes in place of whole tomatoes. Will definitely be making again - several times per week. - 7/26/09


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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    We loved it - I used Italian Diced Tomatoes with Garlic instead of a can of whole tomatoes. It has wonderful flavor and l-o-w calories. - 7/25/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Since it makes 18 servings, I made the dish as part of our Father's Day meal. (Even most of the men liked it, and veggies really aren't their thing!) I still had leftovers for lunch several times during the week. Next time, I will either make 1/2 or just plan to freeze some for future meals. - 6/27/09


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    Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This was a good way to eat these vegetables; I will add more seasoning next time. - 1/20/09


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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I did not care much for this recipe. It did not have much sauce to it. - 7/21/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    It's really great, thks. I made it and all my family enjoyed it, even my grandather lol Then my mom and put the leftovers in the food processor and its a great spread over whole wheat tosts! - 4/16/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I made this and absolutely loved it. I was so glad it made a lot because I definitely wanted leftovers the next day! My teens even liked it too. - 4/14/08


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    Good
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    It was a little bland for my liking so i added some black pepper and it made it taste quite better. But it was really filling - 6/27/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    It was just a little bland, so I added 1 8oz can of tomato sauce and Weber brand garlic and herb seasoning, and that made it alot better. My husband really liked it and he is pretty picky. Great if you don't like alot of tomatoes in your italian dish! - 6/6/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    great low sodium - 6/5/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Made this for my family, even my picky eater found veggies in it she liked.. The eggplant! will make again. - 9/2/08


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    Bad
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Tomorrow I will figure out how to save all of the vegetables I put in this dish. It took to long to cook. I finally finished cooking it on the stove. - 7/26/08


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I really enjoyed this. So much variety! I used 1 tbsp of fresh lemon basil and one finger pepper, seeded and minced. - 6/5/08


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I would add more zucchini and omit the okra. - 6/4/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I love it. so few calories and tasty too! It does take time to make but well worth it. Hopefully the kids will learn to like it, otherwise I would give it 5 stars! - 5/20/09


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    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    It's in the oven and smells awesome. I used canned chopped tomatoes and add some chopped jalapeno. - 5/20/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Delicious!!!!! - 3/19/09


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    O.K.
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Added some ground turkey, and possibly will put over rice next time. - 2/17/09


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    Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I cooked mine in a 9 X 12 pan and it almost didn't fit. My vegetables kind of turned dark and it wasn't attractive. But my I think it tasted great! - 1/2/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    My family devoured this. Even my 3- and 5-year olds had a full serving - 6/4/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Loved this, great flavours and not difficult to make at all. - 5/5/08


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was full of flavor and it made a ton of food! Will make again! - 4/28/08


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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Ooh yum! I happened to see this exact recipe being cooked earlier on TV today, but as a Greek dish! Funny! It looked divine! - 8/10/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Leave out the okra and serve over pasta for a vegetarian main dish. Very good! - 8/1/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I thought this dish was ver easy & delicious. Also very filling. I will make it again - 7/20/09


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    3 of 11 people found this review helpful
    This sounds awesome. I love all the veggies listed to make this. I'm sure my mama will love it. Not sure I'll be able to get the room mate to even try it. Can't wait to try it! - 5/9/09


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    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    has anyone tried this in a crock pot?????? - 7/29/08


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    O.K.
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    this is too complecated if u dont have time dont make it . it was good though - 7/9/08


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    O.K.
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I don't know if I did something wrong but it was too soupy. I felt like I could have just made it on the stove in a pot instead. I was expecting more of a casserole I guess? I agree with others that it would be good over pasta though. - 6/18/08


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    very good recipe. we don't like okra so I omited that & it was still good - 6/4/08


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    Good
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    It was good, not fantastic, though. - 5/13/08


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    Good
    3 of 9 people found this review helpful
    sounds very healthy and nice , instead of baking it in an oven can we microwave it ?? - 4/14/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    the veggies look great....added with some ground turkey or chicken and garlic i imagine it will be wonderful. This is a great recipe to share with some of my coworkers who are fond of veggie meals :) - 4/12/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    It was good! I will be substituting the Eggplant next time (not for me) but all around a very good recipe. My hubby and kids even liked it ;) - 2/27/08


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    Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Good, but could use a little more flavor - 1/29/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was an excellent side dish. I made half of the dish, and I found it necessary to add all the juice from the 28oz can of tomatos. I also made this bake with 1 cup noodles and 1/4 cup speghitti sauce. All of this came out to 262 calories. I am on the everyother day diet and this worked for me. - 7/14/10


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    O.K.
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    It didn't have much flavor when I made it and was sort of soupy - 4/15/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is awesome! There is no guilt in eating this meal and I can really fill up. I changed the vegetables up a bit, basically by adding all the vegetables I love, and it came out delicious! It made enough for an army, and I froze the rest. I'm definitely making it again! - 4/2/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was great. Did make alot, but leftovers were good, too.
    Omitted okra, used Italian diced tomatoes and alittle spag. sauce and garlic. Everyone raved about it, even the second day.
    - 1/13/10


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good! I added fresh garlc and liked the taste of that, too. - 7/26/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This sounds awesome and because we love steamed, raw or cooked veggies, it will go great for us as a meal! - 7/25/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good for the health reasons and I will try it...it is a good time of year for the fresh veggies. - 7/22/09


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    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Good, but everything got a bit mushy when reheated. Didn't need any added salt or seasonings, which was nice. Totally forgot to add parmesan. - 7/21/09


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I make something like this on the grill, it's a great way to get a nice variety of vegetables with a meal - 7/20/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good and healthy! Had trouble with the vegetables getting done. My husband doesn't like them crunchy. Will steam the onions and green beans a little next time. Also think I will use less juice and add chicken. Yum!! - 12/29/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made half the recipe and skipped the Okra. I also added garlic and it was very good. It does make a lot. Next time I may try it without all of the tomato juice because it has slightly too much liquid. It is very good tasting and you can eat all you want. - 12/25/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is very easy to prepare and full of flavor. - 12/24/10


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    Good
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This sounds so great! I can not wait to make it, by what everyone else is saying I think I'll half it it's only my husband and me, sometimes our grand child. thanks again marmcore - 8/2/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Not only tasty, but, a good way to improve ones KNIFE101 skills. - 7/21/09


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounded good till I got to the okra - yuck - makes too much for 2 people, may try substituting other vegies and cutting it way down, other reviews keeping me interested! - 7/21/09


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Great way to get in a variety of veggies. Would eat more than just what was recommended. Veggies are good for you and you need more servings in a day. - 6/4/09


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Yummy!!! - 6/23/08


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    ooh a great vegetarian meal! I havent made this but plan to. - 6/4/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I love this dish. Thank you!!! - 4/15/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Very good and makes A LOT! - 3/14/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty - great with saltines;) - 2/20/08


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    Incredible!
    i love this recipe! it was one of the first sparkpeople dishes i ever made..way back in 2010! we have made it for years in a variety of ways. I never added eggplant bc the kids hate it. but I have even made this with canned veggies and what ever is in the crisper. its easy healthy and taste great - 4/15/21


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    looks good - 8/20/20