My tomatoes are in full bloom so last night I made Tomato Basil Gratin as a side dish. My daughter had this over the weekend made by her boyfriend's mother. Since my daughter eats very little meat, we are always on the lookout for vegetable dishes. This one is from David Venable on QVC. I substituted whole wheat bread crumbs which gave it a little more of a nutty taste.
Tomato-Basil Gratin
Ingredients:6 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1-1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
2 Tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Combine the bread crumbs, garlic, parmesan, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
In a 3-qt casserole or baking dish, cover the bottom with a layer of sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/3 of the bread crumb mixture over the tomatoes. Repeat twice, using all the remaining ingredients.
Drizzle olive oil over the top and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese has browned.
