Zucchini Gratin

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 4 meduim zucchini - (2 lbs)
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9- to 12-inch casserole dish or 10-inch pie plate.

Bring a large pot of water to boil for the zucchini. Wash and trim ends of zucchini and slice in 1/4-inch thick rounds. You should have about 8 cups. Add to the boilng water, cover and cook two minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to refresh.

Arange zuccini in overlapping pattern in dish or pan. Season with pepper and sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until zucchini are tender. Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees and bake approximately 10 additional minutes, or until top is golden brown. Drizzle melted butter over top.

This recipe yields 8 servings; 2.5 carb grams per serving.