Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) to preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

Wash the zucchini and carefully slice them into finger-like strips, making sure to keep the base intact so the zucchini holds together like a fan.

Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds.

Gently fan out the zucchini slices in a baking dish. Tuck tomato slices in between the zucchini "fingers," spacing them evenly.

Lightly sprinkle salt and smoked paprika over the arranged zucchini and tomato slices.

In a small bowl, combine the sour cream with the minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.

Spoon the garlic sour cream mixture evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish, making sure to cover the zucchini "fingers" and tomatoes.

Generously sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of the zucchini and tomatoes.

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm as a beautiful and delicious side dish or light meal.