Healthy & Comforting Veggie Gratin

Name: Healthy & Comforting Veggie Gratin
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: PT30-40M
Total time: PT30-40M
Yield: 4x as main
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: For a 20 x 15cm oven dish:; 1 large courgette; 1 large carrot; 1 medium aubergine; 100g pre-cooked pumpkin creamed; 250g ricotta (Galbani ideally); Salt and pepper a pinch; Parmigiano freshly grated on top

by Micaela Harrasser December 26, 2022

December 26, 2022

Today I am sharing this wonderful vegetable gratin. It’s super easy to make, delicious and healthy. Annnd super comforting thanks to the creamed ricotta + pumpkin. What else can you need in these cold months? ;D

You can also choose different vegetables if you like, mix and match! Ideally you want to be able to make those strips easily. Also make sure to know their cooking times to make sure they don’t stay undercooked or fall apart! The ricotta + pumpkin makes it super soft and tasty, with a hint of sweetness from the pumpkin – simple perfection! Enjoy!

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Healthy & Comforting Veggie Gratin

Serves: 4x as main Prep Time: 25 min Cooking Time: 30-40 min 30-40 min Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

For a 20 x 15cm oven dish:

1 large courgette
1 large carrot
1 medium aubergine
100g pre-cooked pumpkin creamed
250g ricotta (Galbani ideally)
Salt and pepper a pinch
Parmigiano freshly grated on top

Instructions

First, rinse the veggies.
Then chop them finely (2-3mm) lengthwise to make strips – a Mandolin would be perfect for the job.
Put a large pan/pot filled with water to boil, then add the sliced carrots.
After 3 minutes, add the courgette and aubergine (they take much less time to cook).
Cook everything until tender but not too soft, about 8 min total.
Remove carefully to not break the veggie ‘strips’ and set aside.
Turn the oven to 180C.
In a big bowl, mix the ricotta with the creamed pumpkin, the salt and the pepper.
Take your oven dish, and start layering the veggies horizontally, placing the ricotta + pumpkin sauce in between layers.
Continue until you fill up your dish.
Generously sprinkle some freshly grated cheese on top.
Place in the middle of the oven to cook until the top is nice and golden, about 30-40 min.
Let it sit a few minutes, then enjoy!