summer squash gratin
I've been looking for a healthier version of the usual southern "summer squash casserole". Think I've found one that will have flavor, and still be in the healthy range.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini, sliced into 1/4" rounds
- 1 pound yellow squash, sliced into 1/4" rounds
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-3/4 cup warm 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
How To Make summer squash gratin
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Step 1Heat oven to 375 degrees; lightly spray 8" X 8" pan with olive oil.
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Step 2Lightly coat large skillet with sprays of olive oil; place over medium-high heat.
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Step 3In batches, cook the zucchini and squash rounds, in single layer until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per batch, turning halfway through and coating skillet with more spray when needed.
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Step 4Layer zucchini and squash with the crumbled goat cheese in an 8" X 8" and set aside.
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Step 5Add 4 tsp of the olive oil to skillet, and reduce heat to medium; add shallot and thyme and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
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Step 6Add 2 Tbsp flour to skillet, and cook til it develops a nutty aroma, about 1 minute. Whisk in 2% milk and cook til slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes)
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Step 7Season with salt and pepper. Pour over zucchini and squash.
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Step 8Toss bread crumbs with 2 tsp olive oil in small bowl; sprinkle over dish; Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are fork tender
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Step 9NUTRITION INFO: 143 cal, 7 g protein, 13 g carb, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 8 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 211 mg sodium
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Side Casseroles
Diet:
Vegetarian
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#squash
Keyword:
#zucchini
Keyword:
#Summer squash
Keyword:
#got cheese
Keyword:
#southern squash casserole
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
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