Baked Zucchini and Tomato Bruschetta

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Delicious and easy Baked Zucchini and Tomato with a cheesy topping is perfect for toasted bread (bruschetta), or use it as a sauce for pasta! 

More of my favorite easy vegetable recipes: Eggplant and Tomato Pasta Sauce,  Paccheri Pasta Zucchini Tomatoes Crème Fraîche, Italian zucchini and onion,  Italian Focaccia with Tomato and Herb,.

A light and delicious summer recipe to use up all the gorgeous bounty of zucchini and tomatoes this season. Try this recipe for a more traditional version: Tomato and Mozarella Bruschetta.

This recipe comes together quickly and highlights traditional Italian flavors in the topping: sweet cheery tomatoes, basil, oregano, olive oil and sweet and tart- balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients

  • Zucchini 
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
  • Grape tomatoes 
  • Good quality olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh or dry basil
  • Fresh or dry oregano
  • Garlic

Instructions

This recipe is easy to make! The hardest part is cutting the zucchini and tomatoes. The zucchini are cut in rounds and placed in the bottom of a baking dish. Then, the tomatoes are tossed with the olive oil, balsamic, herbs and salt and layered over the zucchini. Then a final garnish of cheese to get the bubbly topping and bake! Easy and absolutely delicious.

Baked Zucchini Tomato Bruschetta  in a round platter

What is Bruschetta?

Bruschetta is pronounced ‘brusketa’ in Italian. Most people think bruschetta is referring to the tomato topping but it’s actually referring to the toasted bread that holds the toppings. 

Bruschetta is an antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations of toppings may include tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. I love this baked zucchini and tomato version as a topping! 

Baked zucchini and tomato bruschetta in a round red pan.

How to serve You can use this dish as a topping for toasted bread or focaccia. It is equally delicious as a side dish to accompany any meal. Try these: Fast Italian No Knead Ciabatta Bread or Softest No Knead Bread. 

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5 from 2 votes

Baked Zucchini with Bruschetta Topping

Servings: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
zucchini and tomato bruschetta bake
Let's make a light and delicious summer recipe to use all the gorgeous bounty of zucchini and tomatoes this season. This recipe comes together quickly and highlights traditional Italian flavors in the topping: sweet cheery tomatoes, basil, oregano, olive oil and sweet and tart- balsamic vinegar. You can use this dish as a topping for toasted bread or focaccia. It is equally delicious as a side dish to accompany any meal. 

Ingredients 

  • 3 medium zucchini , cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano cheese

Bruschetta topping:

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, any variety diced in quarter pieces
  • 4 tablespoons good quality olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry or fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon dry or fresh oregano
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic

Instructions 

  • Spray an oven safe baking dish (9 inch round or 8×8 rectangular) with cooking spray set aside.
  • Mix all the bruschetta ingredients in a bowl and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Arrange the slices of zucchini in the oven safe dish with an overlapping pattern in rows or a spiral if using a round dish. Pour bruschetta topping on top of zucchini and sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes until the zucchini is fork tender and the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly. If you notice it starts browning too quickly, tent with aluminum foil.

Notes

Make sure to soak up all the yummy juices with crusty bread. It’s a must! 
You can use this dish as a topping for toasted bread or focaccia. It is equally delicious as a side dish to accompany any meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 534mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This dish will become a staple in our house. I made it as a side and served it with sword fish on top. I drizzled some juice from the baked zucchini and tomato plus a squeeze of lemon juice on the fish. It was absolutely delicious! An added plus was being able to use some leftovers as bruschetta topping the next day for lunch. It was also very easy to make. Fabulous!

    1. This is a tasty favorite this time of year and I am thrilled you loved it so much! What a great dinner combo.

  2. 5 stars
    Was skeptical of this one at first, but was eating it out of the pan with my fingers by the end. Another simple, fresh, and delicious recipe. Thanks Elena