Baked Zucchini with Tomato and Parmesan
Tender layers of zucchini and tomato baked with garlic, oregano, Parmesan, and a crisp breadcrumb topping.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Coat the baking dish with 2 tsp (10 ml) of the olive oil.
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Step 2
Trim and slice the zucchini into 5 mm rounds. Core the tomatoes and slice them to the same thickness.
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Step 3
Arrange the zucchini and tomato slices in overlapping rows in the prepared dish. Distribute the garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper over them, then drizzle with the remaining 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil.
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Step 4
Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Scatter the Parmesan mixture evenly over the vegetables. Bake at 200°C until the zucchini is tender, the tomato juices are bubbling, and the topping is golden.
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Step 6
Let the baked vegetables rest for 5 minutes before serving.