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Potato Gratin Ingredients: Two pounds thinly sliced red potatoes 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper One garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fat-free) 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme One medium seeded tomato, cut into very thin strips for garnish Directions: Coat 8-by-8-inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Toss potatoes with fennel seeds, pepper, garlic and one tablespoon of the olive oil until well coated. Spoon potato mixture into baking dish; cover and microwave on high power for ten minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400-degrees. Mix together salt, bread crumbs, Parmesan, thyme and remaining one tablespoon oil. Drain potatoes, sprinkle bread crumb mixture over potatoes and bake in oven, uncovered, eight to ten minutes or until potatoes are tender and crumbs are lightly browned. Sprinkle with tomato strips to serve. Recipe makes eight servings.
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