ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH GRATIN WITH PARMESAN AND FRESH THYME

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this is AMAZING!!!! Have some nice crusty bread to sop up the luscious juices. I served this as a main dish--serves 4 as a main dish, six-eight as a side. Please be sure to let this set out before serving, as the recipe instructs--it makes it a much more cohesive gratin.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Onions

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 lbs ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/4 inch slices
3/4 lb zucchini or 3/4 lb other green summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices on the bias
3/4 lb summer squash or 3/4 lb golden zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices on the bias
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh thyme leave
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/4 cups freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (I was out of this!!! So I just used freshly grated mozzarella.)
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To cook the onions: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and sauté, stirring frequently, until limp and golden brown, about 20 minute Reduce the heat to medium-low if they're browning too quickly.
  • Add the garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spread the onions and garlic evenly in the bottom of an oiled 2-quart shallow gratin dish (preferably oval).
  • Let cool.
  • To assemble the gratin: Heat the oven to 375°F.
  • Put the tomato slices on a shallow plate to drain for a few minutes and then discard the collected juices.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini and squash slices with 1-1/2 Tbsp of the olive oil, 2 Tbsp of the thyme, and 1/2 teaspoons of the salt.
  • Reserve half of the cheese for the top of the gratin.
  • Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of the thyme over the onions in the gratin.
  • Starting at one end of the baking dish, lay a row of slightly overlapping tomato slices across the width of the dish and sprinkle with a little of the cheese.
  • Next, lay a row of zucchini, overlapping the tomatoes by two-thirds, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Repeat with a row of squash, and then repeat rows, sprinkling each with cheese, until the gratin is full.
  • Season lightly with pepper and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Drizzle the remaining 1-1/2 Tbsp olive oil over all.
  • Combine the reserved cheese with the remaining 1 Tbsp thyme and sprinkle this over the whole gratin.
  • Cook until well-browned all over and the juices have bubbled for a while and reduced considerably, 65 to 70 minutes.
  • Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 1050.8, Carbohydrate 90.9, Fiber 46.5, Sugar 10.3, Protein 30.2

Emilie Roberts
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This gratin is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a delicious and easy side dish that goes well with any main course.


Calabar Kitchen
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I love the combination of zucchini, summer squash, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme in this gratin. It's a delicious and easy side dish that I'll definitely be making again.


Rhys Harl
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and summer squash. It's also a great side dish for any meal.


sebseb arega
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I'm always looking for ways to get my kids to eat their vegetables, and this gratin is a hit! They love the cheesy, flavorful sauce and the tender zucchini and squash.


Karen Adams
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This gratin is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Tenille Squally
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook vegetables, and this gratin definitely fits the bill. It's a delicious and healthy side dish that I'll be making again and again.


M Ajaz
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This gratin is a great way to use up all those zucchini and summer squash that are growing in my garden. It's a delicious and easy side dish that goes well with any main course.


vasindu bro
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this gratin is amazing! The zucchini is cooked perfectly and the Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme add a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Matthew Devlin
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This gratin is a delicious and easy side dish. I love the combination of zucchini, summer squash, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Saon Talukdar
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I've made this gratin several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and summer squash, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


TANMOY ROY
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This gratin is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can use fresh or frozen zucchini and summer squash, so it's a great dish to make year-round.


Tayab Jan
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I made this gratin for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a definite keeper!


xsahajhan _0
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This gratin is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the cheesy, flavorful sauce and the tender zucchini and squash.


Reflecting Moon
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook vegetables, and this gratin definitely fits the bill. It's a delicious and healthy side dish that I'll be making again and again.


Jaedynce Diels
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This gratin is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


colin patton
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I love how versatile this gratin is. I've made it with different types of cheese and herbs, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to experiment with different flavors.


Zoee Lasito
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This gratin is a great way to use up all those zucchini and summer squash that are growing in my garden. It's a delicious and easy side dish that goes well with any main course.


rahmat safl
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this gratin changed my mind. The zucchini and summer squash are cooked to perfection and the Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme add a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Rashed Amin
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I made this gratin last night and it was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.


kall yeelf-wagash
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This zucchini and summer squash gratin is an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures is just perfect. The zucchini and squash are tender and flavorful, the Parmesan cheese adds a nice salty touch, and the fresh thyme gives it a wond


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