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Zucchini Casserole With Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Name: Zucchini Casserole With Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼”-thick rounds; 3 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced into ¼”-thick rounds; 3 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 slices sourdough or whole wheat bread, cut into cubes (about 1 ½ c.); 2/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan; 3 tbsp. Fresh oregano or thyme leaves; 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

4 servings

servings

25 minutes

active time

1 hour 5 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼”-thick rounds

3 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced into ¼”-thick rounds

3 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1/2 tsp. Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

Freshly ground black pepper

2 slices sourdough or whole wheat bread, cut into cubes (about 1 ½ c.)

2/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan

3 tbsp. Fresh oregano or thyme leaves

3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange zucchini and tomato slices in overlapping rows in a 9”-x-13” baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over vegetables and season with salt and pepper.

Combine bread, Parmesan, fresh herbs, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes, if using, in the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper and pulse until the mixture has broken down into crumbs. Transfer to a medium bowl, toss with remaining 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and season with pepper. Scatter breadcrumb mixture over vegetables in an even layer.

Bake until zucchini is tender and breadcrumbs are golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.