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Preheat the oven:
Set the oven to 200°C (390°F) to preheat the ingredients.Prepare the vegetables:
Wash the courgettes and carefully slice them into thin strips, taking care to keep the bases intact so that the courgettes are held together in a fan shape.
Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds.
Available in a pan:
Gently fan the courgette fat into a pan. Place tomato slices between the zucchini “fingers,” spacing them evenly. 4. Season the vegetables:
Lightly sprinkle the arranged zucchini and tomato slices with salt and smoked paprika.
Make the garlic sour cream:
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and minced garlic. Mix until smooth.
Add the sour cream mixture:
Evenly spread the garlic sour cream mixture over the vegetables in the baking dish, making sure to cover the zucchini and tomato “fingers.”
Garnish with cheese:
Grease the zucchini and tomatoes generously with grated cheese.
Bake:
Place the slice in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
Serving Suggestions:
Once cooked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm as a delicious and delicious side dish or as a light meal. Cooking Tips:
Cut Carefully: When slicing the zucchini, make sure not to cut all the way through the base so that the “fingers” remain attached.
Cheese Variations: Mix and match different cheeses for more depth of flavor.
Sour Cream Alternative: For a lighter option, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutritional Benefits:
Zucchini: Low in calories, rich in vitamins and high in fiber.
Tomatoes: Contains antioxidants such as lycopene, which can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Cheese: Provides protein and calcium.
Dietary Information:
Vegetarian: Yes
Gluten-Free: Yes (Make sure your sour cream is gluten-free)
Dairy-Free: No (contains cheese and sour cream)
Storage Tips:
Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
Reheating: Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through. Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Eye-Catching Presentation: The zucchini arrangement creates a stunning dish.
Nutritious and Delicious: Fresh vegetables with a savory cheese topping create a healthy dish.
Simple Ingredients: Easy to make with common ingredients found in most kitchens.
Conclusion:
This Baked Zucchini and Tomato Casserole offers a unique twist on classic baked vegetables, pairing beautiful presentation with rich, savory flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, it combines fresh, healthy ingredients in a way that is both nutritious and delicious. Try it for a meal that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate
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