Ingredients
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2
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2
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8
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4
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1/2
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1
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4
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1 1/2
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3
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2/3
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Directions
Kale and Butternut Squash Gratin, Found this wonderful pairing of two of my favorite vegies Delicious, nutritious & inexpensive Found in The Washington Post who attributes Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables, by Elizabeth Schneider (William Morrow, 1986) as the source Even better – This dish may be assembled up to 2 days ahead On serving day, remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature Bake as directed , I did not have kale today, so used a little eggplant, potato and zucchini I like the spicing on this I also like that it is not heavy with cheese inside The cheese and panko on top was just enough Oh yeah, I also put a layer of jalepeno and one of onion in it I will use this basic recipe again, regardless of what veggies I have on hand
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Steps
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Preheat the Oven to 400 Degrees. Use Butter to Lightly Grease a Large (2 1/2-Quart) Gratin Dish. |
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Peel the Squash, Then Cut It Crosswise Into 1/4-Inch-Thick Slices. |
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Heat the Oil in a Large Skillet Over Medium-High Heat. Add the Kale, Still Slightly Damp, and Cook, Stirring Occasionally, For About 3 Minutes, Until It Has Wilted. Add the Garlic and Cook, Stirring, For 45 to 60 Seconds, Until It Is Fragrant. |
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Place Half of the Sliced Squash in the Prepared Gratin Dish; Season With Salt and Pepper to Taste. |
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Combine the Nutmeg, Allspice and Thyme in a Small Bowl. |
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Place the Kale Over the Squash and Sprinkle With Half of the Nutmeg-Thyme Mixture. Top With the Remaining Squash and Sprinkle With the Remaining Nutmeg-Thyme Mixture. |
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Pour the Cream Over the Vegetables; Cover the Gratin Dish Tightly With Aluminum Foil. Bake For About 45 Minutes, Until Tender. |
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While the Vegetables Are Baking, Combine the Panko Bread Crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese in a Small Bowl. |
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Reduce the Oven Temperature to 375 Degrees. Discard the Foil from the Gratin Dish and Use a Spatula to Press Down on the Mixture. Sprinkle the Bread Crumb-Cheese Mixture Over the Vegetables. Return to the Oven and Bake, Uncovered, For About 10 Minutes, Until Golden Brown. Transfer to a Wire Rack to Cool For at Least 10 Minutes Before Serving. |
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About Kale: |
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It's Best to Buy Kale Just Before You Are Going to Use It, Because It Tends to Get Flabby and Bitter After a Few Days' Refrigeration. Store It in an Open Plastic Bag in the Coldest Part of the Fridge. |
