Reinvented Zucchini Gratin Recipes

ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the one-third of the zucchini slices inside a baking dish. Scatter one-third of the onions over top. Dollop one-third of the Pistachio Pesto on top of the onions. Layer one-third of the tomato slices over top and season well with salt and pepper. To begin the second layer, place another third of the zucchini in the opposite direction and repeat the process with the addition of dollops of 1/4 cup of the goat cheese. Repeat the process for one more layer, then place the remaining goat cheese on top. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and garnish with the pistachios. Bake until the zucchini is tender and the breadcrumbs are golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to rest and set before slicing.
• In batches, place the basil leaves, oil, pistachios, Parmesan and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Place the Pistachio Pesto in a container. Cover the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
• Butter 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini, sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Layer half the zucchini in prepared dish.
• Sprinkle half of tarragon and 1/2 cup cheese over.
• Repeat layering with zucchini, tarragon and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Combine milk, cream and eggs in small bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour custard mixture over zucchini.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over.
• Bake until gratin is set in center, about 35 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a very large (12-inch) saute pan and cook the onions over low heat for 20 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Add the zucchini and cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the hot milk and cook over low heat for a few minutes, until it makes a sauce. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 10-inch baking dish.
• Combine the bread crumbs and Gruyere and sprinkle on top of the zucchini mixture. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter cut into small bits and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and browned.