Recipe Name: Summer Vegetable Gratin π π₯
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Description:
This Summer Vegetable Gratin is a delightful addition to any gathering, perfect as a vegetable side dish that celebrates the bounty of the season. Utilizing fresh garden vegetables enhances the flavors, making it a vibrant and wholesome choice. While it’s tempting to indulge in generous servings, this dish easily serves a crowd, accommodating approximately 10 portions with each spoonful brimming with savory goodness. The flexibility of ingredients allows for adjustments based on personal preference and dish size, ensuring a customizable culinary experience.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Zucchini |
| 6 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Aubergine (Eggplant) |
| 1 | Sprig of fresh oregano |
| 1 | Sprig of fresh thyme |
| As needed | Olive oil |
| As needed | Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 49.4
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 16.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 5.7g
- Protein Content: 2.7g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
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Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add diced onion and cubed aubergine (eggplant) to the pan, and cook until softened.
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Spread the onion and aubergine mixture evenly across the bottom of a gratin dish.
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Tear the leaves from the sprig of fresh oregano and sprinkle them over the mixture in the gratin dish.
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Slice the tomatoes and zucchini using a mandolin slicer.
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Arrange the sliced tomatoes and zucchini alternately on top of the onion and aubergine mixture in the gratin dish, ensuring they are nearly standing up.
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Strip the leaves from the sprig of fresh thyme and generously sprinkle them over the vegetables.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drizzle olive oil over the vegetables.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the vegetables, and return the dish to the oven.
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Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Cover the gratin dish until ready to serve, keeping it warm and preserving the flavors.
Enjoy this Summer Vegetable Gratin as a deliciously wholesome side dish, perfect for any occasion, and savor the flavors of fresh garden vegetables in every bite! πΏπ§
