Zucchini and Tomato Gratin

🥒 Zucchini & Tomato Gratin

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 2 medium zucchini (about 500 g), thinly sliced → ⅛–¼″ thick bbcgoodfood.com+14bbcgoodfood.com+14eatyourselfskinny.com+14

• 3–4 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced

• 1 garlic clove, minced or sliced europeancellars.com

• 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle ☑️ smittenkitchen.com+15europeancellars.com+15bbcgoodfood.com+15

• Fresh herbs: basil, thyme, or oregano (to taste) allrecipes.com

• ½ cup grated hard cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère, or Pecorino)

• Optional: ¼–½ cup breadcrumbs for extra crunch bbcgoodfood.com+8smittenkitchen.com+8bonappetit.com+8

• Salt & pepper to taste

🔪 Instructions

1. Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 375 °F–400 °F (190–200 °C).

   • Lightly oil a 9×9 in (or similar) baking dish.

2. Layer Vegetables:

   • Arrange zucchini and tomato slices alternating in rows or concentric circles, overlapping slightly. reddit.com+3simplyrecipes.com+3feastingathome.com+3eatingwell.com+14foodnetwork.com+14allrecipes.com+14

   • Sprinkle minced garlic and herbs between layers.

3. Season & Dress:

   • Drizzle evenly with olive oil.

   • Season with salt and pepper. Add breadcrumbs if using.

4. Cheese Topping:

   • Sprinkle grated Parmesan (or your chosen cheese) evenly on top.

5. Bake:

   • Bake uncovered for 30–45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and top is golden and bubbling. kitchentreaty.com+1olgagotuje.com+1

6. Rest & Serve:

   • Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm—perfect with grilled proteins or salad.

👍 Why It Works

• Thin slicing ensures even cooking and great texture lacucinaitaliana.com.

• Olive oil, garlic, & herbs infuse bold Mediterranean flavors carriesexperimentalkitchen.com+12bbcgoodfood.com+12bonappetit.com+12.

• Cheesy breadcrumb crust becomes irresistibly crisp and savory foodandwine.com+1kitchentreaty.com+1.

🔁 Variations

• Basic version (no breadcrumbs): Just veggies, oil, and cheese .

• Cheddar Onion Bake: Add sliced onion and cheddar on top for extra richness kitchentreaty.com.

• With potatoes or eggplant: Layer additional vegetables like thin potatoes or eggplant for variety .

• Gratin “al courgette”: Use polenta and egg binding for a French-style gratin chouquettekitchen.com+3bbcgoodfood.com+3foodandwine.com+3.

• Air-fryer hack: Cook veggies in batches at 400°F until golden, then assemble and broil cheese on top.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Pair with grilled chicken, fish, or steak.

• Serve alongside a crisp green salad or crusty bread.

• Enjoy as a vegetarian main with grains like quinoa or farro.

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