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Lighter Zucchini Gratin

Lighter Zucchini Gratin

Home Grown Happiness
Sliced zucchini are layered along with cheese and a creamy white sauce, then topped with cheese and breadcrumbs.
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Salting time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine New Zealand
Servings 6 people
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 800-900 grams zucchini sliced into rounds, 3mm thick
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic crushed
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp fresh thyme
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle the zuchinni slices with 1 1/2 tsp of salt and toss to coat.
  • Place the zucchini slices in a colander and leave them to sit and drain for 30-45 minutes.
  • Pat the slices dry thoroughly with a clean tea towel or paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (or 180 °C fan-bake).
  • Place a deep saucepan over medium heat and add in the oil.
  • Once warm, add in the garlic and fresh thyme and allow them to sweat for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the flour and whisk it together. Fry the flour in the oil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in the milk 1/4 cup at a time. Keep whisking and let the sauce come to a simmer in between each additon
  • Add the nutmeg and 1/2 tsp of salt. Whisk it together until it starts to bubble and thicken.
  • Once thickened, take it off the heat and add more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Layer the zucchini in a large casserole dish. Halfway through layering, sprinkle over 1/2 cup grated cheese, then top with the remaining zucchini.
  • Pour over the white sauce, then top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 15.5gProtein: 10.1gFat: 13.2gSaturated Fat: 5.8gSodium: 42mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 6.4gCalcium: 279mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Marrow, Zucchini
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