Roasted Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

A nice light summer side dish

Ingredients:

2 Medium to Large Zucchini
2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
2 Tbspn. Finely chopped fresh basil
1 Tspn. Salt
1 Tspn. Black Pepper
2 Tbspn. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.  Clean Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes.  Slice the zucchini lengthwise and then into half moon slices approximately 1 inch thick.  Lay out the Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes on a baking sheet.  Sprinkle the vegetables with the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tbspn. of the fresh finely chopped basil, the salt and pepper.  Use your hands to gently mix the vegetables so that they are well coated with the seasoning mixture.  Bake for 20 - 30 minutes, turning the vegetables half way through, until the Zucchini is lightly golden brown and the cherry tomatoes are slightly bursting.  Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the vegetables with the remaining 1 Tbspn. of finely chopped fresh basil.