GREEK ZUCCHINI GRATIN WITH CAULIFLOWER CRUMBS

April 4, 2021 By Paula Hankin Leave a Comment

This is good-for-you Greek zucchini gratin is a nice alternative to heavier Parmesan dishes and is made plant-based and gluten-free prepared with vegan feta and cauliflower-based crumbs.

The secret to the crispy topping on this casserole is Cauli Crunch® bread-free crumbs, which are my go-to pantry staple right now. These cauliflower-based crumbs (which happen to be gluten-free and vegan) create a crispy, savory topping for this casserole. It might just become your favorite weeknight side dish!

Since this is a saucy dish, cook some whole grains to serve it over — rice, quinoa, or a combination of the two.

Adapted from a recipe by Celebrity Chef Paula Hankin. Thanks to Cauli Crunch for providing product; this is NOT a sponsored post — TheVeganAtlas.com is committed to introducing useful plant-based products to our readers.

YIELD: 6

GREEK ZUCCHINI GRATIN WITH CAULIFLOWER CRUMBS

This is good-for-you Greek zucchini gratin is a nice alternative to heavier Parmesan dishes and is made plant-based prepared with vegan feta. 

PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 large zucchinis, cut into rounds or half rounds
• 1/2 cup Cauli Crunch, Taste of Italy, divided
• 1/2 cup bottled or homemade marinara sauce, your favorite variety
• 1/2 cup vegan feta (Violife is fantastic!), cut into small dice, or 1/2 recipe Tofu Feta (see link in Notes)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Finely chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400º F.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add the zucchini and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes.  
4. Stir in the marinara sauce until everything is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  

NOTES

See instructions for making Tofu “Feta” in this recipe.© Nava AtlasCUISINE: Plant-based / CATEGORY: Salads & Sides

Learn more about Cauli Crunch bread-free crumbs

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