This simple Keto Zucchini Gratin is a healthier alternative to the high-carb potato au gratin recipes. But it’s a great low-carb side dish if you use zucchini instead of the crispy cheese & breadcrumbs topping. One of the greatest low-carb veggies is zucchini. One medium-sized zucchini only contains six grams of carbs of which two grams are fiber. A dish should only include one or two grams net; you would never consume an entire one. There are only 2g of net carbohydrates, & 7g of protein in this Keto Zucchini Gratin.
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STATS:
- Course: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Time: Ten mins
- Time for cooking: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 38 mins
- Calories: 152
- Serving: 8
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven-proof skillet
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- Two tbsp. butter or ghee
- Two pieces garlic minced
- One tbsp. onion (flakes)/three tbsp. fresh onion (chopped)
- ½ cup milk (almond) or cream(heavy) for a creamy sauce
- Two cups cheddar cheese shredded
- Two medium zucchini slices
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INSTRUCTION:
- Liquefy the butter in an ovenproof pan over moderate heat. After that, sauté the onion and garlic till they get aromatic and browned.
- After including the cream or almond milk, simmer till it begins to boil. One cup of the grated cheddar cheese should be added gradually and stirred until melted.
- Add the sliced zucchini and stir until the sauce covers them completely. Cook, stirring, for a further five minutes.
- On top, scatter the left behind 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese. After that, bake for about 20 minutes at four hundred degrees F, or till the top is browned.
TIPS:
- Because there are no bread crumbs, this zucchini gratin recipe is gluten-free, which is fantastic.
However you should add pork rind crumbs to make it more real, we can also make crumbs from keto bread and utilize in this recipe. - You may also go for yellow crookneck squash in place of zucchini or use the combo of both.
- If you want to avoid your dish to be extra watery then apply salt to all the slices of zucchini.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the zucchini gratin in a sealed box after it has reached ambient temperature. When stored, it lasts for three-four days.
REHEAT:
- To preserve the texture, reheat it in the oven for ten to fifteen minutes at three-fifty degree F (One seventy degree C) or in the microwave.
FREEZE:
- Let it cool fully beforehand. After that, securely wrap it in foil or plastic wrap and put it in a freezer bag or an airtight freezer-safe container. You may stock up on zucchini gratin for up to two or three months.
REHEAT:
- Thaw it overnight in the fridge, then bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the serving, or until cooked through.
FAQs:
How to prevent the cheese sauce from getting grainy?
- The trick is so simple. Turn the flame off then include cheese. It will melt from the heat coming from hot creamy sauce.
Is it necessary to cover the dish while baking?
- Absolutely no! Zucchini has a lots of water. We are using every trick to remove every drop of water. So here we should avoid to cover the dish to evaporate the lots of water.
Is it normal to have the liquid in the bottom of this dish?
- Actually, zucchini has a lot of water content. We use all the tips to remove the excess water. Still there is some water remaining at the bottom. This is completely normal.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: 1 cup
Calories: 152 kcal
Total carbs: 2 grams
Net carbs: Two g
Fiber: 0 grams
Proteins: Seven g
Fats: 12 grams