Zucchini and Bell Pepper Gratin

About

This flavorsome gratin is layered with tender zucchini, sweet red bell pepper and oozy melted cheese, baked until golden.

This makes a great side to roasted chicken or pork.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon, grated cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoon, grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large – 3" diameter x 3 3/4" red bell peppers, raw
• ½ medium – 2 1/2" diameter red onion
• ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice the zucchini into half inch slices. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat and add the zucchini in an even layer. You can do this in two batches if required. Cook until browned on both sides.
3. Arrange the browned zucchini in a small oven proof dish and sprinkle over half of the Italian seasoning and a little pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Thinly slice the onion and slice the bell pepper flesh into half inch wide strips. Add to the skillet over a medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften.
5. Scatter half the cheddar and half the mozzarella over the zucchini.
6. Arrange the peppers and onion over the top and sprinkle over the remaining Italian seasoning and a pinch more salt and pepper.
7. Scatter the remaining cheese over the top.
8. Transfer to the oven to bake for 18-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

• Servings: 4
• Calories: 94.1kcal/393.7kJ (per serving)
• Fat: 6.8g (per serving)
• Carbs: 5.5g (per serving)
• Protein: 3.5g (per serving)