Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 2 medium green zucchini
- 2 medium yellow squash
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese (1 ounce)
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray 14-by-4 1/2-inch rectangular baking dish.
- Very thinly slice 1 green zucchini and 1 yellow squash lengthwise. Place slices in a colander in a single layer, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Place colander in a bowl, and set aside to drain for 30 minutes.
- Cut the remaining zucchini and squash into 1/3-inch dice. In a large skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add onion and diced squash, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown but still firm, about 8 minutes. Evenly distribute cooked vegetables in the pan. Sprinkle Gruyere on top.
- Place salted squash slices between double layers of paper towels. Gently press down to remove as much liquid as possible. Alternating squash colors, weave a lattice pattern over the top of the cheese and vegetables, covering the entire surface. Trim or tuck in ends to fit.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg substitute, egg yolk, and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Lift the edges of the lattice in several places, and pour in the egg mixture. Using a pastry brush, coat the lattice with olive oil. It may be necessary to spray lattice with cooking spray while baking if it is not browning sufficiently.
- Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil, until the custard is set, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and place on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 337g | |
| Recipe makes 3 servings | |
| Calories 277 | |
| Calories from Fat 186 | 67% |
| Total Fat 21.16g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 12.11g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium 784mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 10.98g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 6.03g | 4% |
| Protein 13.49g | 22% |
