Tomato, Squash, and Red Pepper Gratin |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Serve with a salad of fresh summer greens. Ingredients:
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
2 cups chopped red onion |
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper |
1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 3 1/2 cups) |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1/2 cup cooked quinoa |
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk |
3 ounces aged gruyère cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup) |
3 large eggs, lightly beaten |
cooking spray |
1 1/2 ounces french bread baguette, torn |
1 (12-ounce) beefsteak tomato, seeded and cut into 8 slices |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add squash and garlic; cook 4 minutes. Place vegetable mixture in a large bowl. Stir in quinoa, 1/4 cup basil, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
3. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk, cheese, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to vegetable mixture, stirring until just combined. Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Place bread in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add breadcrumbs; cook 3 minutes or until toasted. Arrange tomatoes evenly over vegetable mixture. Top evenly with breadcrumbs. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until topping is browned. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil.
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