Vegetables Au Gratin

Photo: Vegetables Au Gratin
Vegetables Au Gratin recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural
Yield
8-10 Servings
Nut-Free
Entrees
Holiday
Ingredients
  • 10 cups bite-sized mixed vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, zucchini and sweet potato
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 cups warm milk
  • ¾ cups grated cheese + 1 cup for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9" x13" baking dish.
  2. Steam vegetables and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large pot.
  4. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; add flour, nutmeg and herbs. Mix to form a paste.
  6. Slowly whisk in warm milk.
  7. Return to heat. Stir constantly until thick.
  8. Add ¾ cup grated cheese, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  9. Add steamed veggies and gently toss to coat.
  10. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Enjoy!