Golden Zucchini Tomato Bake
Tomato-Zucchini Gratin Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥦 Servings: 6
Description:
A quick, delicious side dish that goes with just about anything. Garden-fresh vegetables are better but you can’t always get them.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | zucchini |
| 4 | tomatoes |
| 3/4 | cup parmesan cheese |
| 2 | cloves garlic |
| 1 | tsp dried thyme |
| To taste | salt and pepper |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 126.2
- Fat: 8.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Sodium: 205.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 6.8g
Keywords:
Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Less Than 60 Minutes, Oven
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Layer the Vegetables: Begin by placing half of the zucchini slices in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.
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Add Tomatoes: Layer half of the tomatoes on top of the zucchini.
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Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese evenly over the tomatoes.
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Repeat Layers: Add the remaining zucchini and tomatoes in layers over the cheese.
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Season: Evenly sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste over the tomato layer.
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Drizzle with Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the dish.
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Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese over the entire dish.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is golden brown.
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Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve with a slotted spoon to allow excess liquid to drain.
Enjoy this delightful Tomato-Zucchini Gratin as a healthy and flavorful side dish alongside your favorite main course!
