Creamy Fresh Garden Zucchini Gratin
This cheesy Zucchini Au Gratin elevates the humble zucchini vegetable to new heights by layering it in a rich, cheesy sauce made with unsweetened coconut cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese. It's a dish that's both nourishing and decadent.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps ghee, unrefined organic coconut oil, tallow, avocado oil, or olive oil, divided
- 1 large, sweet onion, chopped
- 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream or grass-fed cow's milk cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/3-inch slices
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded cheddar, gouda, or mozzarella cheese
optional:
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- freshly chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Slice your zucchini then set slices in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside. (This step helps prevent a watery final product)
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon of your fat of choice in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion for 5 minutes, or until it softens. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the coconut cream. Bring to a simmer, reducing the heat to a LOW. Incorporate the grated parmesan cheese and stir just until melted.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Blot zucchini slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture then place them in a large bowl.
- Toss your zucchini slices lightly with sea salt, pepper and remaining 1 Tablespoon oil/fat.
- Arrange your zucchini slices nicely over the sauce in the skillet, as shown in the photos.
- If desired, sprinkle zucchini with smoked paprika.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
- If desired sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs.
- Enjoy while hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 221mg, Potassium: 706mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1081IU, Vitamin C: 39mg, Calcium: 204mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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