Easy Tomato & Zucchini Gratin 🍅🥒🧀

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

• Total Time: 35–40 minutes

• Servings: 3–4

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced

• 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup grated mozzarella or Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.

2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

Wash the zucchini and tomatoes. Slice them into thin rounds (about ¼ inch thick) so they cook evenly.

3️⃣ Layer the Vegetables

Arrange zucchini and tomato slices alternately in the baking dish in overlapping rows or circles.

4️⃣ Add Seasoning

Sprinkle the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly over the vegetables.

5️⃣ Add Olive Oil

Drizzle olive oil over the top to help the vegetables roast and enhance the flavor.

6️⃣ Add Cheese

Evenly sprinkle mozzarella or Parmesan cheese over the layered vegetables.

7️⃣ Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until:

• vegetables are tender

• cheese is golden and bubbly

8️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Serve warm as a side dish, light lunch, or vegetarian dinner.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

This gratin pairs perfectly with:

• grilled chicken

• baked fish

• roasted lamb

• crusty bread

💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Extra crispy top: Broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
✔ More flavor: Add sliced onions between layers.
✔ Creamier version: Add 2–3 tbsp heavy cream before baking.
✔ Low-carb meal: Serve with grilled protein instead of pasta or rice.

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: ~180 kcal

• Protein: 8 g

• Carbs: 9 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Fiber: 2–3 g