Spinach And Zucchini Casserole

Directions

1. Cut coarse stems off spinach. Place leaves in colander and rinse with cool water, lifting and tossing spinach to wash away grit. Shake spinach to get rid of excess water and put it in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. Cut off stem top and root bottom of each zucchini. Slice in 1/4-inch slices and add in to spinach. Cut stem top and root bottom off onions. Cut onions in half lengthwise from stem top down. Put each half flat-side down on a cutting board and cut lengthwise in strips 1/4-inch wide, then holding strips together, cut onion in 1/4-inch strips crosswise. Add in onions to bowl.
3. Stack basil leaves in a pile, and with sharp paring knife, chop into small pcs. Add in to bowl. Using your hands, reach to bottom of bowl and gently toss and turn vegetables till they are well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste and turn to mix well.
4. Place vegetable mix in 4-qt casserole and drizzle oil proportionately over top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees, checking after 30 min to see if all greens seem tender and nicely blended. If they are, sprinkle cheese over top, put lid back on and bake another 5 min. If they aren't done, bake another 5 - 10 min before adding cheese.
5. Serve warm. Serve with small red new potatoes boiled and rolled in extra virgin olive oil, finely minced garlic, salt and coarse black pepper. I like toasted rye bread on the side with homemade applesauce sweetened with brown sugar and a dash of cream for dessert.
6. This recipe yields 6 servings.
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