Zucchini e Pomodori Gratinati (Zucchini and Tomato Gratin) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Zucchini e Pomodori Gratinati (Zucchini and Tomato Gratin) Recipe). A quick and easy vegetarian dish for two, or a starter for 4, or even a side. A rustic Italian favorite, taught me by my Roman friends. If serving as a main, then crusty bread, torn off the loaf by hand, and a green salad with a lemon and/or lime vinaigrettey dressing cannot be bettered.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 2

Yield: 1 9x12-inch dish

Zucchini e Pomodori Gratinati (Zucchini and Tomato Gratin) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 zucchini

sliced

1 large clove garlic

crushed

4 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese

4 large tomatoes

peeled and sliced

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Basic Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Move oven rack into the top third of the oven.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and spread the zucchini slices into the skillet in a single layer. If they don't fit cook them in batches. Sprinkle pieces of garlic over the zucchini and cook until the zucchini are golden brown on both sides about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Arrange the slices of zucchini in an 9x12-inch glass baking dish alternating with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato so that the slices overlap each other in a neat row pattern. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and basil over the dish and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and brown and the dish is bubbling about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini e Pomodori Gratinati (Zucchini and Tomato Gratin) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 412.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.8g 48%

Carbohydrates: 24.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%

Sugars: 14.3g

Fat: 26.4g 41%

Saturated Fat: 9.5g 48%

Cholesterol: 43.5mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 3910.9IU 78%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.9mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 56%

Vitamin C: 87.4mg 146%

Folate: 129.9mcg 33%

Calcium: 647.5mg 65%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 99.8mg 36%

Potassium: 1552.4mg 44%

Sodium: 563.1mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 237.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.