BAKED VEGETABLE GRATIN (VERDURE AL FORNO)

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Make and share this Baked Vegetable Gratin (Verdure Al Forno) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     European

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium zucchini (about 1 lb.)
coarse salt
1 lb spinach, washed
1 medium onion, chopped
5 tablespoons olive oil (and a little more for the baking dish)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the zucchini into 1/2-inch dice; place in a colander; salt, and drain for 20 minutes.
  • Cut off any long stems from the spinach.
  • Cook spinach with water that clings to the leaves in a pot, along with a little salt just until the spinach wilts; drain and let cool.
  • Squeeze out the excess water and coarsely chop.
  • Gently saute the onion in 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over low heat for 20 minutes or until the onion is soft and pale gold.
  • Meanwhile, pat the zucchini dry with paper towels; add to the onions, and saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and garlic and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn into a bowl and let cool.
  • Combine the vegetables with 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, garbanzo beans, salt, and pepper.
  • Lightly oil a shallow, round baking dish; fill dish with the spinach mixture.
  • Sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons Parmesan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until a golden crust has formed.
  • Let cool; serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 12.8

Sweetie Cutie
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I highly recommend this baked vegetable gratin. It's a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion.


Feel Love
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This is my new favorite vegetable gratin recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ryan Ward
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I made this gratin for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Shyam sing Nepali
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This gratin is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved it!


Kishan Nepali
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I love that this gratin is made with fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Emu Emmanuel
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's healthy and delicious.


Shahzaib Ashraf Tarar
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian dishes. This gratin is a great addition to my recipe repertoire.


NURUTO SUTTLE
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and zucchini that I needed to use up and this gratin was the perfect way to do it.


Terra Bundance
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I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the tender vegetables.


bautu benson
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This was a delicious and healthy side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Ram Krishna Shrestha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gratin turned out perfectly. It was cheesy, creamy, and full of vegetables.


Nakul Karki
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of vegetables from my garden and the gratin was full of flavor.


Mokhtar Boudeyah
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable gratins, but this one was surprisingly good. The vegetables were well-cooked and the cheese sauce was perfectly seasoned.


Sukhvir Singh
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This baked vegetable gratin was a hit with my family! The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and rich. I especially loved the crispy Parmesan crust on top.