Tomato, Squash Gratin
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups chopped red onion
  • 1½ cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 pound yellow squash, cut into ¼-inch thick slices (about 3½ cups)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 3 ounces aged Gruyère cheese, shredded (about ¾ cup)
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Cooking spray
  • 1½ ounces French bread baguette, torn
  • 1 (12-ounce) beefsteak tomato, seeded and cut into 8 slices
Instructions
  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, ¼ cup basil, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
  3. Combine remaining ¼ 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 7–inch 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 ¼ cup basil.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 235 Fat: 12.1 Saturated fat: 4.4 Carbohydrates: 21.2 Sodium: 443 Fiber: 3.9 Protein: 12.2 Cholesterol: 123
Recipe by Living Fit Lifestyle at https://livingfitlifestyle.com/tomato-squash-gratin/