Today’s dish of summer’s fresh, firm zucchinis and tomatoes sliced and topped with cheese is a perfect side or even main entree. When the garden gives you lots of great vegetables, make a tasty gratin. Classic gratin is fresh vegetables baked with a layer of cheese. My recipe is slightly different than the classic sprinkling of Parmesan. I’m adding thin slices of mozzarello between the rounds of tomatoes and zucchini before sprinkling with Parmesan. The result is a beautiful, yummy dish that hits the spot with flavor and ease. Today’s recipe serves 4 as a side dish or appetizer and 2 as a vegetarian entree. I think it is perfect to accompany garlic herb grilled salmon or grilled chicken. For a meatless meal, serve with bread or rolls and a salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
Zucchini Tomato Gratin
Use organic when available. Serves 4 as side dish.
Zucchini Tomato Gratin
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini sliced 1/4" thick
- 4 tomatoes sliced 1/2 " thick
- 4 oz thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Place salted zucchini slices in colander and let drain for 30 minutes
- Pat slices dry
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Spray baking dish with olive oil
- Mix pepper, garlic, and basil in small bowl
- Arrange slices of zucchini in baking dish, alternating with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato
- Drizzle olive oil over vegetables or spray with olive oil
- Sprinkle with pepper, garlic, and basil mix
- Sprinkle top with Parmesan
- Bake until golden brown about 30 minutes
- Remove from oven and carefully drain any juices at bottom of dish
- Serve warm
Enjoy!
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…another way to enjoy. The surplus!
I would enjoy any of the dishes because I love tomatoes but my wife & daughter wouldn’t even touch them. They hate tomatoes. I’m Italian and they aren’t I guess. LOL
Cruisin Paul
hmm, I’m trying to think of something to go with the zucchini besides tomatoes – they are such a perfect pair. If they like zucchini and cheese just leave out the tomatoes and add a little more basil and garlic. Otherwise you could use another vegetable like eggplant with cheese instead of zucchini.
What a delicious recipe you have X #mmbc
Hello Carol,
This recipe looks very delicious! I bet it is.
This looks so good!! I will have to try this!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Deb
This sounds so delish. Will definitely give it a try! Visiting you from the hearth and soul link up.
thanks for the visit and kind words – it is delicious!
Looks beautiful, sounds yummy! Win Win!! And uses abundant seasonal fresh veggies!
it is yummy!
Delicious! I will definitely be trying this one. Thanks for sharing at #aclwcc. Pinned and Tweeted
I think you’ll like it!
Thank you for sharing at #omhgww. See you next week. Tweeted.
thanks for the tweet!
thanks for the tweet sweetie – have a great Saturday
Thanks so much for stopping by!! I am commenting on this post again because I hope to make this this weekend!! Thanks again for sharing this recipe!!
Hugs,
Deb
If you have a chance this week, let me know how you like it. Feel free to modify the herbs etc. for your needs.
Mmmmm… This looks and sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe at You’re the Star Blog Hop! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
We are trying to eat less meat and I love the look of this dish, it sounds so easy to prepare too. Thank you for sharing :o)
#MMBC
I think you’ll like it – good luck adding more plant based meals – check out
best vegetarian chili https://www.comfortspringstation.com/2019/03/11/the-best-vegetarian-chili/
eggplant 4 ways https://www.comfortspringstation.com/2016/06/16/clean-eating-with-eggplant-3-recipes/
pesto quinoa and eggs https://www.comfortspringstation.com/2021/05/03/pesto-quinoa-and-eggs/
sweet potato lentil soup with carrots and apples https://www.comfortspringstation.com/2020/10/05/sweet-potato-lentil-soup/
grilled cheese and pear sandwich https://www.comfortspringstation.com/2019/12/02/grilled-cheese-pear-sandwich/
asparagus and tomato quiche https://www.comfortspringstation.com/2017/03/27/asparagus-tomato-quiche-for-easter-brunch/
NIce dish. I have made similar but will be trying this one!