Gratin-style Baked Broccoli – Great for Bentos

Gratin is a French culinary technique where a dish is topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter and then baked until golden and crispy.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Gratin-style Baked Broccoli – Great for Bentos

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Broccoli
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Steam the broccoli until tender, then drain.
3. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
4. Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Place the steamed broccoli in a baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over it.
6. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter.
7. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the broccoli.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your Gratin-style Baked Broccoli!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 4g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.