Zucchini and cherry tomatoes au gratin with a special ingredient that will make them truly tasty and crunchy. Looking for a quick idea for a tasty side dish? Here it is, if you have cherry tomatoes and two zucchinis at home, it’s quickly done with very little. Let’s take advantage of the peak ripening and harvesting time of these seasonal fruits to fully savor their flavor; we already know that they can be found in stores all year round, but this is the right time.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- to taste breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch basil
- to taste pepper
Tools
- Microwave baking dish
- Baking paper
- Microwave oven
Steps
After washing and halving the zucchinis, cut them into thin sticks and place them on the baking tray with parchment paper.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them on the tray next to the zucchinis. Prepare the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, and oil, paprika, chopped basil, and mix everything, sprinkle over the vegetables.
Add a little more oil.
Cook in the microwave for 20 minutes at maximum power on the crisp setting.
Here are the ready zucchini and cherry tomatoes au gratin.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can basil be replaced with parsley?
Basil can be replaced with thyme, mint, or oregano, but the flavor will change.
Can other types of zucchini be used?
Yes, certainly, any type of zucchini is ideal for making au gratin.
