Zucchini Gratin Mexican Style

Name: Zucchini Gratin Mexican Style
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 2 serrano chiles, sliced; 1 cup yellow corn kernels; 1 tablespoon epazote, finely chopped; 2 cups zucchini, sliced; olive oil; salt; pepper; 3/4 cups tomato purée; 1 1/2 cups Manchego cheese, grated; 2 cups panela cheese, sliced; 2 cups tomato, sliced

Brenda Villagomez

Undoubtedly, this delicious zucchini gratin Mexican style will be one of the richest and easiest side dishes you can make. With its mix of vegetables, melted cheese, and tomato puree, this zucchini recipe is the best companion for meats, chicken, or fish. Enjoy its great flavor with your whole family!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 08-07-2020

Preparation

20 mins

Low

Preheat the oven to 180 °C. In a bowl, mix the onion with the garlic, serrano chili, yellow corn, and epazote. In a baking dish, place a layer of sliced zucchini, add the corn mixture, pour in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the tomato puree, Manchego cheese, and slices of panela cheese. Repeat the above until reaching the layer of Manchego cheese and add the slices of tomato instead of the panela cheese. Repeat the process until finishing the baking dish, covering with Manchego cheese and bake for 20 minutes at 180 °C. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

158.5

kcal

7.93%

Carbohydrate, by difference

11.5

3.83%

Protein

7.8

15.6%

Total lipid (fat)

9.4

14.46%

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Tips

When cooking this zucchini recipe, make sure not to overcook the vegetables, as they lose their crunchy texture and even some nutrients.

Zucchini Gratin Mexican Style

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