CORN AND VEGETABLE GRATIN WITH CUMIN

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This pretty gratin is not as rich as it tastes. I blend the kernels from one of the ears of corn with eggs and milk for a sweet, rich custard that holds it all together. Cumin seeds accent the mixture and give it a Southwestern twist.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
Salt to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound zucchini, thinly sliced or diced
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Kernels from 2 ears sweet corn (about 2 cups)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground in a spice mill, or slightly crushed in a mortar and pestle
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1/2 cup, tightly packed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Set aside the kernels from one of the ears of corn. Heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about three minutes, and add the red pepper and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions and peppers are tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and the zucchini, stir together and add another generous pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is just beginning to look bright green and some of the slices are translucent. Stir in the kernels from one of the ears of corn. Stir together for a minute or two, and remove from the heat. Scrape into a large bowl.
  • Place the remaining corn kernels in a blender jar, and add the eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Pour into the bowl with the vegetables. Add the cumin and the cheese, and stir everything together. Scrape into the gratin dish.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is browned and the gratin is firm to the touch. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Maksuda Diya
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used canned corn and it was still very good. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Gaming Subroto
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I used frozen corn and it turned out great. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Favmamota Ojo
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This was a really good recipe. I used fresh corn and it was so sweet and flavorful. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice warmth. I will definitely be making this again.


Rupan Rupan
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I'm not a big fan of cumin, so I omitted it from the recipe. The gratin was still very good. It was creamy and cheesy, and the corn added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again, even without the cumin.


Kiramat Hussian
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used canned corn and it was still very good. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Razan Ji
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I used frozen corn and it turned out great. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Razaque
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This was a really good recipe. I used fresh corn and it was so sweet and flavorful. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice warmth. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmad Ziyo
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I'm not a big fan of cumin, so I omitted it from the recipe. The gratin was still very good. It was creamy and cheesy, and the corn added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again, even without the cumin.


Tawhid Op
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used canned corn and it was still very good. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Manuel Mota
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I used frozen corn and it turned out great. The gratin was creamy and cheesy, and the cumin gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Guadalupe Carlos
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This was absolutely delicious! I used fresh corn from my garden and it was so sweet and flavorful. The cumin added a nice warmth and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again soon. Thank you for sharing this recipe!