Zucchini Gratin with Yellow Squash is a luscious creamy cheesy medley of zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and garlic. It is quick and easy to prepare. It will make a summer squash lover out of you!
Summer is in full force here, with it comes lots of fresh zucchini and yellow squash. Even if you don’t grow it, the season brings such an abundance that the market price drops, consequently making this dish even more desirable. This delectable Zucchini Gratin takes about 15 minutes of your devoted time, and then it is in the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, making it very doable for a weeknight meal. This recipe will bring out a passion for zucchini and squash that you never knew you had!
WHAT IS ZUCCHINI?
Zucchini is a summer squash. It is native to Central America and Mexico but grown throughout the United States during the warm summer months. While you may think of zucchini as a vegetable, it is a fruit. Zucchini and yellow squash are low in calories with a low glycemic index. Both squashes are a good source of vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium, and they make an excellent zucchini gratin.
