Flavor Packed Squash Gratin
Summer never tasted so delish with this flavor-packed squash gratin. With a cook time of just 20 minutes, you won't be wasting your summer indoors cooking when utilizing this summer squash recipe.
Notes
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Cooking Time37 min
Cooking MethodCasserole
Ingredients
- 3 cup sweet potato, diced
- 2 tablespoon butter substitute
- 2 cup summer squash, zuchhini or butternut squash, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4-6 scallions, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup milk, coconut milk or soy milk
- 1 cup cooked or canned red beans or cannellini beans, drained
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped or 2 teaspoons, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the sweet potatoes in boiling water; cover and boil for about 5 minutes, then drain and cool.
- Melt the butter substitute in a saucepan and add the summer squash, scallions and garlic; saute for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the milk, beans and seasonings and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Place the potatoes in the bottom of a lightly greased 8-inch casserole or gratin dish.
- Pour the vegetable-milk mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with the Gouda and bread crumbs.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until a crust forms on top.
- Remove from the oven and serve.