Provencal Zucchini Gratin

• From: California Olive Board

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 4 cups sliced zucchini (1/4-inch rounds)

• 2 medium plum tomatoes, diced (1/2-inch)

• 1 cup olives

• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

• 2 tsp chopped thyme

• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)

• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

This colorful vegetable gratin makes an excellent light lunch or side dish.

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a medium sized sauté pan over medium high heat. Add zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Stir in tomatoes, olives, goat cheese and thyme and remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a 11-inch by 7-inch shallow baking dish in one even layer. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 8-10 minutes until well-browned.