Look for plum tomatoes and zucchini with similar diameters so that you have uniform slices to arrange attractively atop the sautéed red onions that form an aromatic base for this Mediterranean-inspired side dish.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 red onion, sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 lb. (375 g) plum tomatoes, sliced
2 small zucchini, about 3/4 lb. (375 g) total weight, sliced
1 Tbs. minced fresh basil
1 Tbs. minced fresh marjoram
1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) chicken broth or water
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly coat a shallow 2-qt. (2-l) baking dish with olive oil.
In a fry pan over medium heat, warm the 2 Tbs. olive oil. Add the onion and sauté slowly until soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer the onion slices to the baking dish, spreading them evenly over the bottom. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the tomato and zucchini slices over the onion in alternate rows. Sprinkle with the basil and marjoram and season with salt and pepper. Pour the broth evenly over the top.
Cover and bake until the vegetables are bubbling and tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma One Pot of the Day, by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2012)
Rated 4 out of
5 by
sjbarbu from
Great recipe, easier than traditional ratatouilleThis is a great simple recipe, and much easier than traditional ratatouille. You get similar tastes, with less time, and work. And, it looks really nice too!
Date published: 2015-07-21
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cook521 from
Delicious DishI tried this receipe because I love zucchini. It was delicious and easy to prepare. Everyone loved it and someone asked for the receipe. If you like zucchini, this is the receipe for you.
Date published: 2014-01-03
Rated 3 out of
5 by
Kylesboo from
Tomatoes better than the zucchiniThis recipe is okay. It's nothing special and I don't plan to make it again. If I were to make it again, I would omit the zucchini. The zucchini wasn't flavorful at all.
