Baked Vegetable Gratin (Verdure Al Forno) Recipe

Name: Baked Vegetable Gratin (Verdure Al Forno)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cut the zucchini into 1/2-inch dice; place in a colander; salt, and drain for 20 minutes.
2
Cut off any long stems from the spinach.
3
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.
4
Squeeze out the excess water and coarsely chop.
5
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.
6
Meanwhile, pat the zucchini dry with paper towels; add to the onions, and saute for 10 minutes.
7
Add the spinach and garlic and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.
8
Turn into a bowl and let cool.
9
Combine the vegetables with 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, garbanzo beans, salt, and pepper.
10
Lightly oil a shallow, round baking dish; fill dish with the spinach mixture.
11
Sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons Parmesan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
12
Bake in a preheated 375u00b0 oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until a golden crust has formed.
13
Let cool; serve at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium zucchini (about 1 lb.), coarse salt, 1 lb spinach, washed, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Vegetable Gratin (Verdure Al Forno) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Vegetable Gratin (Verdure Al Forno)

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