KALE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
Found this wonderful pairing of two of my favorite vegies. Delicious, nutritious & inexpensive. Found in The Washington Post who attributes "Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables," by Elizabeth Schneider (William Morrow, 1986) as the source. Even better - This dish may be assembled up to 2 days ahead. On serving day, remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Bake as directed.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Use butter to lightly grease a large (2 1/2-quart) gratin dish.
- Peel the squash, then cut it crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kale, still slightly damp, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until it has wilted. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 45 to 60 seconds, until it is fragrant.
- Place half of the sliced squash in the prepared gratin dish; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the nutmeg, allspice and thyme in a small bowl.
- Place the kale over the squash and sprinkle with half of the nutmeg-thyme mixture. Top with the remaining squash and sprinkle with the remaining nutmeg-thyme mixture.
- Pour the cream over the vegetables; cover the gratin dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for about 45 minutes, until tender.
- While the vegetables are baking, combine the panko bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a small bowl.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Discard the foil from the gratin dish and use a spatula to press down on the mixture. Sprinkle the bread crumb-cheese mixture over the vegetables. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- About Kale:.
- It's best to buy kale just before you are going to use it, because it tends to get flabby and bitter after a few days' refrigeration. Store it in an open plastic bag in the coldest part of the fridge.
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Begam Thapa
[email protected]This kale and butternut squash gratin is a winner! The flavors and textures are amazing. The kale is earthy and slightly bitter, while the butternut squash is sweet and creamy. The cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch, adding a gooey richnes
Verghese B'Samuel
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The gratin was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. The flavors were amazing. I served it with a side of roasted v
Damian Binder
[email protected]This gratin was delicious! The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. The flavors were amazing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. Will defini
filomena savukalia
[email protected]This kale and butternut squash gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the textures were perfect. The kale was earthy and slightly bitter, while the butternut squash was sweet and creamy. The cheese topping was the perfect finis
Yahya Hussain
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The gratin was incredibly flavorful and comforting, with a perfect balance of textures. The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was per
Kaweesa David
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The gratin was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. The flavors were amazing. I served it with a side of roasted v
Folototo Iiga
[email protected]This gratin was delicious! The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. The flavors were amazing. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. Will defini
Aminul Khan
[email protected]This kale and butternut squash gratin is a winner! The flavors and textures are amazing. The kale is earthy and slightly bitter, while the butternut squash is sweet and creamy. The cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch, adding a gooey richnes
Rk Ridoy
[email protected]This recipe was a bit of a disappointment. The gratin was bland and lacked flavor. The kale and butternut squash were not cooked properly and the cheese topping was not melted evenly. I would not recommend this recipe.
Lucía Rich
[email protected]This is my new favorite side dish! The kale and butternut squash gratin was creamy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of textures. The cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. I served it with a side of roasted chicken and it was a hit with
Tigisti Kebede
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The gratin was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. The flavors were amazing. I served it with a side of roasted v
Cesario Reyes
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. The cheese sauce was very heavy and the butternut squash was a bit too sweet. I think I would have preferred a lighter sauce and maybe some roasted vegetables instead of the butternut squash. Overall, it w
Fatima Nadeem
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The gratin was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. The flavors were amazing. I served it with a side of roasted v
Faruk Mahmud
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The kale and butternut squash were cooked well, but I found the cheese sauce to be lacking in flavor. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped. Ove
BRIGHT DUTCH CHIROMBO
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with a delicious result. The gratin was creamy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of kale and butternut squash. The cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. I served it with a side of roasted chicken and it was a hit wi
Laymar hail
[email protected]This gratin was absolutely delicious! The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfectly melted and gooey. The flavors and textures were amazing. I served it as a main course with a side salad and it was a hit wi
Tukoo Katjouanga
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The gratin was incredibly flavorful and comforting, with a perfect balance of textures. The kale and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was perfe
Prince Amezz
[email protected]Not a fan of kale, but this recipe changed my mind! The kale was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful earthy flavor that complemented the sweet butternut squash and creamy cheese sauce. The gratin was easy to make and looked very elegant when served.
Juliette Correa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The gratin turned out perfectly golden brown and bubbly, with a creamy interior that was bursting with flavor. The kale and butternut squash were cooked to perfection, and the cheese top
Erica Hubbard
[email protected]This kale and butternut squash gratin was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The kale added a nice earthy touch, while the butternut squash provided a sweet and creamy contrast. The cheese topping was the