Sweet Potato and Zucchini Au Gratin

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 4

Delectable recipe of Sweet Potato and Zucchini Au Gratin

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

243

Sugar

Fat

13g

Sweet Potato and Zucchini Au Gratin is an easy and tasty way to pack your diet with essential vitamins and minerals. This dish is a perfect example of comfort food containing a healthy mix of vegetables that will keep you coming back for more. The creaminess of the gratin is balanced by the savory zucchini cooked into the perfect tenderness. The slightly sweet and nutty notes from the sweet potato make it a perfect flavor profile and the cheese gives it added richness. This dish is an absolute crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed as a light meal or as a part of a full-on buffet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
2.	Peel and slice the sweet potato into rounds.
3.	Trim the zucchini, then sliced it into rounds.
4.	In a baking dish, arrange alternate layers of sweet potato and zucchini.
5.	Season each layer with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
6.	Pour the milk over the layers until it’s about halfway up the side of the dish.
7.	Sprinkle with grated Manchego cheese.
8.	Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
9.	Remove the foil and continue cooking for another 20 minutes to brown the cheese on top.
10.	Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This dish is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.

It is healthy, hearty and delicious as it’s a perfect comfort food.

CONS

This dish contains dairy.
If lactose intolerant, substitute with non-dairy alternatives.

It has a high calorie and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes contain high levels of beta-carotene and antioxidants that are linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.
While zucchini is an excellent source of hydration due to its high water content, it also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and potassium.

	500 g sweet potatoes
	500 g zucchini
	1 teaspoon salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon pepper , to taste
	2 teaspoons nutmeg , to taste
	1 cup milk , as needed
	1/2 cup grated manchego cheese , to taste