Zucchini and Goat Cheese Gratin

Ingredients

2 pounds zucchini, coarsely shredded

salt, to taste

freshly-ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil. divided

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 tablespoons chopped basil

2 eggs, beaten

2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

nonstick cooking spray

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 1-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the zucchini in a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste and mix gently. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain the zucchini of any water that may have collected in the bottom of the bowl.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the zucchini and cook 10 minutes until all the moisture has evaporated. Add the garlic and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and basil and remove from heat.

Beat the eggs and goat cheese together in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked zucchini. Spoon into the baking dish. Top with the bread crumbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.