Provencal Zucchini Gratin | Food and Drink

Those looking for an easy holiday side dish with a healthy-but-hearty punch have met their match.

This easy-to-whip-up Provencal Zucchini Gratin is packed with flavor and color, thanks to tasty ingredients like zucchini, Roma tomatoes and sliced California Ripe Olives.

Delicious and cost-effective? There’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 quart zucchini, sliced (1/4-inch rounds)

2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced (1/2-inch)

1 cup California Ripe Olives, sliced

1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled

2 teaspoons thyme, chopped

Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions

Heat olive oil in a medium-sized sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Stir in tomatoes, olives, goat cheese and thyme and remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a 11-inch by 7-inch shallow baking dish in one even layer. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake in a 450°F oven for 8-10 minutes until well-browned.

Makes 4-6 servings

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