This tasty dish of vegetables gratin with cheese is simple to make and uses some of the most nutritious ingredients available in the store.

It is great for a vegetarian dinner or to accompany a meat or fish main dish.

Below we tell you the ingredients you need:

Ingredients

• 1 red pepper or bell pepper
• 1 eggplant
• 1-2 zucchini
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 garlic cloves
• 40g breadcrumbs
• 40g grated parmesan cheese
• 400g homemade fried tomato
• Salt
• Ground pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 200g grated mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Cut the pepper, eggplant and zucchini into thin slices.
3. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and add the chopped vegetables.
4. Cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and soft. Then, mix the basil, thyme, minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste and cook for another two minutes.
5. Add the fried tomato to the vegetable mixture and cook for 5 more minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan cheese.
7. In a baking dish, place a layer of vegetables on the bottom and then sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs with the Parmesan cheese mixture on top; Repeat these layers until all the ingredients are gone.
8. Finally, top the top layer with grated mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly, before serving hot.

This recipe is a great way to include fresh, nutritious vegetables in your meals. Plus, the melted mozzarella cheese adds an incredible flavor that makes it irresistible.

Try this delicious vegetable gratin with cheese and surprise your family and friends with a tasty and healthy dinner. Enjoy!