Creamy Chayote Gratin
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Creamy Chayote Gratin
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This creamy gratin uses an often overlooked vegetable -- Chayote squash!
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Ingredients
- 2 chayote squash
- 2 shallots minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ¾ cup milk
- 11/2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère emmental or comte cheese, divided
- ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs or dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray four 1/2-cup ramekins with vegetable spray and arrange on a baking sheet, set aside.
- Fill a medium saucepan 3/4 full with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
- Slice the chayote in half lengthwise and remove the seed. Add the chayote to the boiling water reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30-35 minutes or until tender. (Test tenderness by poking the squash with a sharp knife -- if the knife comes out easily and without resistance, the squash is cooked.) Transfer the squash to the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times to puree. If squash is very liquid-y and loose, pour it into a fine mesh sieve and strain the excess liquid from the puree. Transfer the puree to a bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter and add the shallots. Saute the shallots until tender and translucent. Sprinkle in the flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to coat the shallots, cooking for about 1 minute. Add the milk, stirring constantly and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for one minute and remove from heat. Stir in the chopped thyme and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Add the béchamel sauce to the puree and stir to combine.
- Divide the gratin evenly into the 4 ramekins and top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until gratin is bubbly and breadcrumbs are toasted. Let the gratin sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
3434mg
(143%)
Potassium
211mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9.8mg
(11%)
Calcium
401mg
(40%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 3434mg | 143% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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