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Gratinated Zucchini with Walnuts

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Gratinated Zucchini with Walnuts: A Fusion of Flavors and Textures
If you are looking for a delicious, light side dish that is also rich in flavor and has a surprising texture, Gratinated Zucchini with Walnuts and Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect answer.
This dish demonstrates that simplicity in cooking can hold great surprises. Zucchini, cooked to perfection, transform into a tender base topped with an unforgettable topping.
The secret lies in the perfect balance of ingredients:
The creamy base: Zucchini slices, softened and ready to embrace the seasoning.
The crunchiness: Coarsely chopped walnuts, adding a pleasant crunch to every bite and an enveloping oily note.
The freshness: Cherry or grape tomatoes, bursting with their slightly acidic sweetness, balancing the flavor and adding a vibrant touch of color.
Perfect for accompanying meat or fish dishes, or simply enjoyed as a vegetarian dish, they are very easy to prepare and will make a great impression on your table. Let’s see how to make them right away!
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  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very economical
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
329.99 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 329.99 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 39.05 (g) of which sugars 3.52 (g)
  • Proteins 12.51 (g)
  • Fat 14.27 (g) of which saturated 3.62 (g)of which unsaturated 2.61 (g)
  • Fibers 3.33 (g)
  • Sodium 535.93 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 50 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

  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 chili pepper
  • leaves basil
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • to taste salt
  • 2 tbsp Grana Padano PDO (grated)
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 5 walnuts

Tools

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Baking tray

Steps

  • Cut the zucchini into sticks

  • In a bowl, finely chop the garlic

  • Add a bit of chili pepper

  • Add the olive oil

  • Add the zucchini

  • and massage them well with your hands to ensure they are well coated with the seasoning.

  • Add a few basil leaves.

  • Now prepare the breading by putting breadcrumbs in a bowl

  • the Grana

  • oil, salt

  • and the crumbled walnuts.

  • On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and some breading.

  • Arrange the zucchini well

  • Add a few tomatoes.

  • Pour all the breading on top and another drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

  • Bake in a preheated convection oven at 356°F for 25 minutes and enjoy our gratinated zucchini with walnuts.

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isaporidiethra

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog. My name is Francesca, a true native of Taranto. I love cooking desserts and traditional dishes, and my inspiration comes from the women in my family. Photography, for me, is about capturing the moment… in a shot, you hold your breath and then start again, savoring every little detail as you develop it. Why Ethra? She was the wife of Phalanthus, the founder of Taranto, the Spartan city. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all… there are already so many of you following me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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