Tomato Zucchini Gratin

3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced

4 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced

3/4 c grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 tbs minced garlic

1 tbs chopped fresh thyme

2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil

- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the bottom of shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Cover the zucchini with half of the tomato slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 c Parmesan cheese.

- Add remaining zucchini and tomatoes. Sprinkle with garlic and thyme. season with salt and pepper to taste.

- Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

- Bake 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve with slotted spoon.

Serves 6 portions