Description
This Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy Parmesan Tomato Zucchini Bake is a simple and delicious vegetable casserole perfect for a healthy side or light meal. Layered with tender zucchini and juicy Roma tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, basil, and oregano, and topped with savory parmesan cheese, this bake comes together quickly and bursts with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the vegetables evenly.
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash and slice the zucchini and tomatoes into uniform 1/4-inch rounds to allow even cooking and a beautiful layered presentation.
- Arrange Slices: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Alternate slices of zucchini and tomato in rows, creating an attractive layered pattern throughout the dish.
- Season and Oil: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the arranged vegetables. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper on top to infuse the layers with aromatic Mediterranean flavors.
- Add Parmesan: Evenly sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese across the top of the layered vegetables to add a deliciously savory crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the cheese on top turns golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Let the bake rest for 5 minutes once out of the oven to make slicing easier and allow the flavors to meld perfectly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute parmesan with pecorino romano for a sharper flavor.
- For extra richness, add a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese before baking.
- Serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure your parmesan cheese is from a gluten-free source.
- Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced flavor.
