KALE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
Found this wonderful pairing of two of my favorite vegies. Delicious, nutritious & inexpensive. Found in The Washington Post who attributes "Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables," by Elizabeth Schneider (William Morrow, 1986) as the source. Even better - This dish may be assembled up to 2 days ahead. On serving day, remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Bake as directed.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Use butter to lightly grease a large (2 1/2-quart) gratin dish.
- Peel the squash, then cut it crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kale, still slightly damp, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until it has wilted. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 45 to 60 seconds, until it is fragrant.
- Place half of the sliced squash in the prepared gratin dish; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the nutmeg, allspice and thyme in a small bowl.
- Place the kale over the squash and sprinkle with half of the nutmeg-thyme mixture. Top with the remaining squash and sprinkle with the remaining nutmeg-thyme mixture.
- Pour the cream over the vegetables; cover the gratin dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for about 45 minutes, until tender.
- While the vegetables are baking, combine the panko bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a small bowl.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Discard the foil from the gratin dish and use a spatula to press down on the mixture. Sprinkle the bread crumb-cheese mixture over the vegetables. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- About Kale:.
- It's best to buy kale just before you are going to use it, because it tends to get flabby and bitter after a few days' refrigeration. Store it in an open plastic bag in the coldest part of the fridge.
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[email protected]Butternut squash is my favorite vegetable! I can't wait to try this gratin.
Andrews Mensah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I'm willing to give this gratin a try. It sounds interesting.
Jazi Waheed
[email protected]Kale and butternut squash gratin? What a weird combination. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try it.
Shirazzafar Shirazzafar
[email protected]This gratin is a waste of ingredients. Don't bother making it.
Xamse Muuse
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe. It's not worth the time or effort.
Babirye Suzan
[email protected]This gratin is just okay. I've had better.
Alexa Edmonds
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my gratin didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.
Charmaine Kanyare
[email protected]The gratin was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra salt and pepper.
Nardin Naguib
[email protected]This gratin is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Shanekah Kirk
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the topping. It was still delicious!
Chelsea Dion
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or holiday dinner.
ifenna gabriel
[email protected]I love how versatile this gratin is. I've added roasted chicken, crumbled bacon, and even chopped walnuts to it and it's always delicious.
Nattlia Wallace
[email protected]The kale and butternut squash gratin is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Namugelwa Immy
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are stunning. I will definitely be making this again.
Niamatullah Paktiawal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but this gratin changed my mind. The kale is cooked perfectly and the butternut squash is sweet and tender.
Mudassir Khanqahi
[email protected]This is one of the most beautiful and flavorful gratins I've ever had. The kale and butternut squash are perfectly balanced and the creamy sauce is to die for.
Saida Evana
[email protected]I've made this gratin twice now and it's a hit every time!
Darrel Cantrell
[email protected]This kale and butternut squash gratin is heaven in a casserole dish!