Zucchini Gratin
Zucchini gratin is made with tender half-moons of zucchini in a creamy, cheese sauce to create a flavorsome baked dish that showcases the flavors of this underrated low carb vegetable.
Servings: 6
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced into thin half moons
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 2 large zucchini, sliced in half, then cut into half moons (about ¼ inch thick)
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- 1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add butter and onions. Cook until onions are starting to caramelize and brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic paste and stir well.
- Add zucchini to the skillet and stir to combine. Let zucchini cook for 5 minutes while stirring often. It should be soft enough to pierce with a fork, but still somewhat firm so it holds its shape while it continues cooking.
- Add in the beef broth, salt, pepper, dried parsley, and the heavy cream into the onion garlic mixture. Stir to combine.
- Allow the sauce to slightly begin to bubble, then add in the parmesan cheese and ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese. Stir well to melt the cheese and combine. Let simmer on low for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Top with remaining cheese and place in the oven under the broiler. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is hot, bubbly, and starting to brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve over chicken, pork chops, or along with your favorite meat and potatoes!
Notes
- From Recipe Developer: The sauce is a bit runny in this recipe. I prepared it this way to allow for you to spoon the cream sauce over meat, potatoes, or rice. If you want a thicker sauce, add 1 tablespoon flour to the beef broth and whisk together before adding it to the skillet.
- Don’t slice the zucchini too thin or it will fall apart while cooking.
- If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, you could cook your recipe in a large skillet and transfer the ingredients to a baking dish right before you put it in the oven to melt the cheese.
- Watch closely to make sure that the cheese doesn’t burn. It will only take a couple of minutes for the cheese to brown up.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 447mg | Iron: 1mg