Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin
Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin layers tender zucchini and juicy plum tomatoes with a garlicky blend of Cheddar and Parmesan for rich, balanced flavor. A buttery breadcrumb crust turns crisp and golden in the oven, adding crunch to each bite. Serve it warm as a summer side for dinner or as a light vegetarian main with a green salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Lightly butter a 9-inch square pan.
- 4
Combine Cheddar, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, and basil in a large bowl.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- 6
Arrange 1/2 of the zucchini slices in the prepared pan.
- 7
Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture over the top.
- 8
Arrange 1/2 of the tomatoes and add another 1/4 of the cheese mixture on top.
- 9
Repeat the layers.
- 10
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 11
Add the onions; cook and stir until soft and translucent.
- 12
Stir in the bread crumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter.
- 13
Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- 14
Cover loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 15
Remove the foil and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 16
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 637.77 kcal High 32%
- Protein 29.97 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 35.99 g 13%
- Total Fat 43.61 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 24.56 g High 123%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 127.86 mg High 43%
- Sodium 897.15 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.75 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 737.51 mg Good Source 57%
- Iron 3.56 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 989.13 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 10.07 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 29.52 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin is a French side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cheddar Cheese, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 637.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cheddar Cheese, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 637.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin healthy?
- Baked Tomato and Zucchini Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 637.77 calories and 29.97 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 897.15 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.56 g (123% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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