Summer Squash Gratin Recipe with Green Pepper

Name: Green Pepper-Squash Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Side
Ingredients: 4 cups steamed and frozen squash, defrosted, large dice; 1 cup coconut cream; 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated; 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ a yellow onion, sliced; ½ a green bell pepper, sliced; ½ a jalapeño, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Green Pepper-Squash Gratin

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Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

This is a savory gratin, layering squash and green bell peppers baked with coconut cream and topped with freshly grated parmesan and pepper jack cheese.

Author:

Sarah, HUC

Ingredients

4 cups steamed and frozen squash, defrosted, large dice
1 cup coconut cream
1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ a yellow onion, sliced
½ a green bell pepper, sliced
½ a jalapeño, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
In a cast iron skillet (or another oven-proof skillet) heat the oil on medium high heat.
Add the onions and bell peppers to the pan and sauce until soft.
Add the jalapeño and garlic, cook 1 more minute
Add the squash and coconut cream, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes.
Stir in pepper jack cheese, top with parmesan and bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.

Recipe Note

Looking for squash to make this recipe? Check our selection of recipe-ready Hawai’i-grown starches on our online shop.

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