Zucchini Gratin

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Zucchini Gratin
45 min.
4
206kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and comforting side dish that’s both gluten-free and packed with flavor, look no further than this delightful Zucchini Gratin! Perfectly creamy and cheesy, this dish is a fantastic way to enjoy the fresh taste of zucchini while indulging in the rich flavors of Gruyere cheese and heavy cream.

This gratin is not only easy to prepare but also ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With each serving containing only 206 calories, you can savor this dish without any guilt. The combination of nutmeg and salt enhances the natural sweetness of the zucchini, while the layers of cheese create a beautifully golden crust that’s simply irresistible.

Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a standalone vegetarian delight, this Zucchini Gratin is sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your oven-safe dish and get ready to create a comforting masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 100 grams cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoons potato flour 
  • 600 grams zucchini sliced into 1/8
  • teaspoons frangelico 
  • teaspoons frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • colander

Directions

  1. put the zucchini in a colander, the sprinkle on the salt. Toss to coat evenly with salt and leave the zucchini in the colander set over a bowl for one hour. The salt not only seasons the zucchini it draws out extra water, preventing your gratin from getting soggy.
  2. Add the Gruyere, potato starch and ground nutmeg to a bowl and toss to combine evenly. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).Use your hands to squeeze out the excess water from the zucchini, then arrange 1/3 of them in a single layer in an oven safe dish with high sides. Cover with 1/3 of the cheese. Do two more alternating layers of zucchini and cheese, then pour the cream evenly over everything.
  3. Place the gratin in the oven and bake until the zucchini is soft and the cheese on top has browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories206kcal
Protein15.59%
Fat71.37%
Carbs13.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
0.63
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.9478260434192%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:205.55kcal
10.28%
Fat:16.83g
25.9%
Saturated Fat:10.27g
64.21%
Carbohydrates:6.92g
2.31%
Net Carbohydrates:5.35g
1.94%
Sugar:4.93g
5.48%
Cholesterol:53.37mg
17.79%
Sodium:177.34mg
7.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.28g
16.55%
Vitamin C:27.07mg
32.81%
Vitamin A:906.39IU
18.13%
Calcium:170.65mg
17.07%
Phosphorus:164.57mg
16.46%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.78%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.91%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.6%
Potassium:448.99mg
12.83%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.29%
Folate:39.24µg
9.81%
Magnesium:34.85mg
8.71%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.59%
Selenium:5.45µg
7.79%
Vitamin K:7.98µg
7.6%
Fiber:1.57g
6.29%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.56%
Copper:0.09mg
4.41%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.22%
Iron:0.71mg
3.95%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.84%
Vitamin B3:0.76mg
3.79%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.36%
Source:Norecipes