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This summery vegetarian side may be quick and easy, but the colorful shingled veggies make for an impressive presentation. Even the most reluctant vegetable-eaters won't be able to resist that cheesy herbed breadcrumb topping. 😋 If you can't find Roma tomatoes, any plum tomato will do. (They're the perfect size to layer with zucchini!)
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- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 25 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients
- 2
medium zucchini, sliced into ¼”-thick rounds
- 3
medium Roma tomatoes, sliced into ¼”-thick rounds
- 3 1/2 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp.
Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
- 2
slices sourdough or whole wheat bread, cut into cubes (about 1 ½ c.)
- 2/3 c.
freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 tbsp.
Fresh oregano or thyme leaves
- 3
garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 tsp.
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange zucchini and tomato slices in overlapping rows in a 9”-x-13” baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2Combine bread, Parmesan, fresh herbs, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes, if using, in the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper and pulse until the mixture has broken down into crumbs. Transfer to a medium bowl, toss with remaining 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and season with pepper. Scatter breadcrumb mixture over vegetables in an even layer.
- Step 3Bake until zucchini is tender and breadcrumbs are golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
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