This is a great pot luck dish and it can be prepared ahead of time, then baked before taking or serving. It can be served as a meatless main dish also or as a side dish and it’s gluten free!
ZUCCHINI-BASIL GRATIN WITH CORNMEAL-PARMESAN CRUST
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups sliced zucchini (about one pound), 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1.4 cup cornmeal’
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 6 cup glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Combine basil and garlic in a bowl. Combine salt and pepper in small cup. Layer one third each of zucchini, onion and tomatoes in dish; sprinkle with one third basil mixture and one third of salt mixture. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of oil. Repeat layers twice.
Combine Parmesan and cornmeal in a bowl until blended. With fork, stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until moistened. Sprinkle over gratin. Bake 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
ENJOY!
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