Zucchini-and-Pepper Gratin with Herbs and Cheese

Zucchini-and-Pepper Gratin with Herbs and Cheese
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Zucchini-and-Pepper Gratin with Herbs and Cheese a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 177 calories, 3g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of oregano, tomato—peeled, piment d'espelette, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

1
Cut the 2 whole zucchini into twelve 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices each and season with salt.
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Transfer to a rack and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
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Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet.
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Add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
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Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
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Add the red and yellow peppers along with the diced zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 6 minutes.
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Add the diced tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and piment d'Espelette. Stir in the mint, oregano and basil.
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Preheat the oven to 40
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Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Season the zucchini slices with salt and piment d'Espelette, add them to the skillet and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned in spots, about 4 minutes. Arrange the zucchini in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish in a single layer and spoon the pepper mixture on top.
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Sprinkle with the cheese and bake in the upper third of the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Serve hot or warm.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score32
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