Gratinated autumn vegetables, a very simple and quick side dish to prepare, ideal for accompanying meat or fish main courses. A light yet tasty recipe, like the zucchini and cherry tomatoes gratinated in a pan.
For this version, I used frozen broccoli, pumpkin, and fennel. All autumn vegetables perfect for this period. Flavored with grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and paprika, I cooked them in the air fryer. Of course, you can also make this recipe by baking the gratinated vegetables in the oven, extending the cooking time.
You can also use any autumn vegetables you prefer and season them with rosemary, turmeric, marjoram, thyme, or other spices you like. Curious to find out how to prepare them? Then let’s go to the kitchen together, because the air fryer gratinated autumn vegetables will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 191.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.19 (g) of which sugars 4.33 (g)
- Proteins 8.40 (g)
- Fat 9.91 (g) of which saturated 3.03 (g)of which unsaturated 1.58 (g)
- Fibers 4.41 (g)
- Sodium 960.19 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 225 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8.82 oz frozen broccoli
- 8.82 oz pumpkin
- 7.94 oz fennel
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.41 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 2.12 oz breadcrumbs
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Bowl
Steps
First, clean the pumpkin. Remove the skin and seeds and cut it into cubes not too large. Also, clean the fennel by removing the ends and the outer tougher leaves. Cut them into quarters and wash them very well under water to remove any soil residues.
Then drain them and transfer them to a bowl with the pumpkin and frozen broccoli. Alternatively, you can also use fresh ones, after dividing them into florets and washing them. Season with salt and pepper and add the oil.
Also add the breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and paprika and mix so that all the ingredients blend perfectly. Transfer the vegetables to the fryer basket and cook at 374°F for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
The gratinated vegetables in the air fryer are ready to be served at the table.
Storage and Tips for Gratinated Autumn Vegetables
Gratinated vegetables in the air fryer can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Gratinated Autumn Vegetables
What can I substitute paprika with?
You can use other spices of your choice.
