Spring Vegetable Gratin

Health score
20%
Spring Vegetable Gratin
45 min.
12
193kcal

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Welcome to the vibrant world of spring cooking with this delightful Spring Vegetable Gratin! As the season shifts and fresh produce bursts onto the scene, there's no better way to celebrate than with a dish that combines the crispness of seasonal vegetables with the rich, creamy texture of a gratin. This recipe is perfect for gatherings, serving up to 12 people, making it an ideal side dish for family dinners or festive occasions.

The star of this gratin is undoubtedly the asparagus, tender and flavorful, paired beautifully with sweet green peas and aromatic green onions. A touch of fresh thyme adds a herbal note that elevates the dish, while the gooey goodness of melted fontina and Parmesan cheeses creates an irresistibly creamy sauce that binds all the ingredients together. With just a hint of black pepper for warmth, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a beautiful, bubbling gratin that is not only satisfying but also a visual delight, with layers of colorful vegetables peeking through the cheesy, golden top. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting out, this Spring Vegetable Gratin is both approachable and impressive. Get ready to wow your guests with a dish that celebrates the essence of spring, all while keeping things light with its low-fat milk and wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 cups asparagus (2-inch) ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 ounces flour all-purpose
  • ounces fontina shredded divided
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups spring onion thinly sliced
  • cups milk 1% low-fat
  • ounces parmesan fresh divided grated
  • cups peas green frozen thawed
  • ounce rice long-grain wild (such as Uncle Ben's)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions, omitting salt, fat, and seasoning packet.
  2. Preheat oven to 40
  3. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  4. Place flour in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Add 3/4 cup fontina, 3/4 cup Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese melts. Stir in rice, asparagus, peas, and onions. Spoon rice mixture into a 13 x 9inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  7. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup fontina and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  8. Bake at 400 for 18 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories193kcal
Protein23.34%
Fat28.92%
Carbs47.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.29
Glycemic Load
10.21
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.412608696067%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
1.49mg
Kaempferol
0.53mg
Quercetin
4.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:193.39kcal
9.67%
Fat:6.23g
9.59%
Saturated Fat:3.77g
23.54%
Carbohydrates:23.15g
7.72%
Net Carbohydrates:20.52g
7.46%
Sugar:5.33g
5.92%
Cholesterol:20.34mg
6.78%
Sodium:351.47mg
15.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.32g
22.64%
Vitamin K:43.33µg
41.27%
Calcium:266.79mg
26.68%
Phosphorus:224.2mg
22.42%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.23%
Vitamin C:14.41mg
17.47%
Vitamin A:810.37IU
16.21%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.07%
Selenium:9.19µg
13.13%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.39%
Folate:47.56µg
11.89%
Fiber:2.63g
10.53%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.53%
Zinc:1.52mg
10.16%
Iron:1.59mg
8.81%
Magnesium:32.09mg
8.02%
Potassium:279.42mg
7.98%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.55%
Copper:0.15mg
7.44%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.9%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.65%
Vitamin D:0.75µg
5.02%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.14%
Source:My Recipes