Zucchini and Tomato Gratin
A delicious way to use up those garden-fresh vegetables. This Zucchini and Tomato Gratin is a perfect blend of summer's finest produce, transformed into a comforting, cheese-topped dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 ripe tomatoes sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices in the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping them.
- Add a layer of tomato slices on top of the zucchini, then sprinkle with half the minced garlic, thyme, and basil.
- Repeat the layers with remaining vegetables and herbs.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the vegetables, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.