Zucchini and Tomato Fans

* Exported from MasterCook *

Zucchini and Tomato Fans

Recipe By : Jacques Pepin's Table (KQED Books), via DMN 4/24/96
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Side Dishes Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 plum tomatoes -- long and narrow
4 small zucchini -- ~1 1/2 x 6"
4 large garlic cloves -- peeled
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
vegetable cooking spray -- to coat baking dish

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400F.

Wash tomatoes and cut each lengthwise into 4 slices. Wash zucchini and trim
off flower ends. Then, starting at flower end, cut each zucchini lengthwise
into 1/4" slices, leaving slices attached at the setm end so they can be
opened like a fan. Each zucchini should have 4 slits.

Arrange zucchini side by side in a lightly oiled roasting pan, with enough
space in between them to fan out. Slide a slice of tomato into each slit and
press down firmly on zucchini to create a fan with alternating segments of
zucchini and tomato.

Cut each garlic clove lengthwise into 8 thin slices; slide slices into fans
alongside tomato slices. Brush entire surface of fans with oil, and sprinkle
salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence on top. Bake 30 minutes, oir until
vegetables are soft and fans are nicely browned on top. Using large spatula,
transfer fans to 4 plates. Serve immediately.

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