Description
This Summer Gratin recipe is a delightful medley of zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and onions, baked to perfection with a cheesy breadcrumb topping. It’s a colorful and flavorful side dish that complements any summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Gratin:
- 2 medium zucchini (thinly sliced)
- 2 medium yellow squash (thinly sliced)
Tomato Layer:
- 2 medium tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Seasoning and Topping:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Layer and Bake: Layer the vegetables in the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. In a bowl, mix Parmesan, panko, and melted butter. Remove foil, top vegetables with the mixture, and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or a fresh green salad.
- For extra cheesiness, add shredded mozzarella between the vegetable layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
